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Ballon d'Or Gala Moved to September to Avoid Schedule Conflicts

The organizer of the prestigious Ballon d'Or gala has received severe criticism. Now the award ceremony is being moved to September to avoid colliding with national team matches on the women's side.

Ballon d'Or Gala Moved to September to Avoid Schedule Conflicts

Arsenal Women Reach Champions League Final After Stunning Comeback

Arsenal's women's football team is in the Champions League final for the first time in almost 18 years. After a new giant turnaround, 4–1 away against Lyon, giving 5–3 overall, last year's winner Barcelona awaits in the final.

Arsenal Women Reach Champions League Final After Stunning Comeback

Mondo Duplantis Eyes Top Athlete Title After Record-Breaking Feats

Armand "Mondo" Duplantis can be named the world's top male athlete. He is one of five nominees in the category in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.

Mondo Duplantis Eyes Top Athlete Title After Record-Breaking Feats

Duplantis praised again – best in the world with Biles

When 518 sports journalists from 111 countries had their say about the past year, there were two athletes who were superior – the Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and the American gymnast Simone Biles. .

Duplantis praised again – best in the world with Biles

Got His Revenge – Became the World's Best Player

Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or gala when the Spanish giant club got wind of that their star Vinicius Júnior would not be awarded. Now, the Brazilian has been named the best player of the year by Fifa.

Got His Revenge – Became the World's Best Player

Pajor sinks Hammarby - quarterfinal chance slips away

Hammarby drew lessons from the shock defeat - 0-9 - in Catalonia. But the world's best club team could not be shaken at Tele 2 Arena.

Pajor sinks Hammarby - quarterfinal chance slips away

Double for Bonmatí – Won the Ballon d'Or Again

She was awarded the Ballon d'Or last year and was a major favorite ahead of this year's voting for the prize, which was presented in Paris. In the French capital, Aitana Bonmatí had reason to rejoice again.

Double for Bonmatí – Won the Ballon d'Or Again

Rodri received the Ballon d'Or - Real Madrid boycotted

Real Madrid boycotted the gala and Erling Braut Haaland chose Malmö over Paris. The Ballon d'Or was awarded anyway.

Rodri received the Ballon d'Or - Real Madrid boycotted

No Messi or Ronaldo – a new era for football

During Monday evening, the world's best soccer player is announced. For the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo are nominated.

No Messi or Ronaldo – a new era for football

Hammarby pulverized by Barça: "Were completely outclassed"

Hammarby were about to shock Barcelona after 30 seconds. Then the fun stopped.

Hammarby pulverized by Barça: "Were completely outclassed"

The World's Best Extends with Barcelona

Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí remains loyal to Barcelona. The 26-year-old midfielder has signed a new contract with the Catalan football club.

The World's Best Extends with Barcelona

No Swedish players nominated for Ballon d'Or

The prestigious Ballon d'Or can be won by 60 different football players. None of them come from Sweden.

No Swedish players nominated for Ballon d'Or

Swedish duo's blow in the Olympic premiere

On Thursday, the women's Olympic football kicked off in Paris. The reigning Olympic champions Canada won their premiere against New Zealand.

Swedish duo's blow in the Olympic premiere

Superstars heading to the Olympics in Paris

The Olympics in Paris are imminent. Several superstars, with millions of followers and fans, are expected to descend upon the French capital.

Superstars heading to the Olympics in Paris