🤯🏆 Not Kane, Mbappé, or Yamal! Felix Magath would surprisingly award the Ballon d’Or to Marc Cucurella!
Key FactsMagath names Cucurella as his Ballon d’Or pick
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Magath placed Rodri second and Fabian Ruiz third behind Cucurella in his Ballon d’Or ranking.
- Of five German pundits and former players surveyed, only Magath left Kane out of the top three; the other four picked him to win.
- The other four respondents each placed Lamine Yamal second; that would make him runner-up for a second successive year.
- No defender has won the Ballon d’Or since Fabio Cannavaro in 2006, and Cucurella was rarely tipped as a possible winner.
“He is world-class as a left-back, always there, strong at covering ground and loses hardly any duels. He shuts down his side and also gets forward. He played a big part in Spain's World Cup title.”— Felix Magath explained to Bild why he picked Marc Cucurella as his Ballon d'Or winner.
Key Facts1. FC Köln and Schalke 04 draw goalless
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- After several minutes of treatment, both were substituted; before halftime, Schalke reported they were receiving medical care in the dressing room and were responsive.
- Köln thus remained unbeaten at home this season, but failed to score at home for the first time this year.
- The draw marked Schalke’s fourth consecutive match without a victory.
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Key FactsArsenal overcome Leeds after falling behind
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Domestic action resumed after a long international break, with six Premier League matches scheduled for the day.
- Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1; James Justin scored for the visitors, while Riccardo Calafiori and substitute Bruno Guimaraes replied.
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Football: Boris Becker slams Cucurella! "Always provokes" | Football: Marc Cucurella provokes a red card against Croatia and causes trouble again ...
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Key FactsCucurella triggers fresh debate during Spain’s win over Croatia
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spox.com
- Ivan Perisic received his second yellow card in the 79th minute; Spain eventually defeated Croatia 2–1.
- Cucurella crossed Perisic’s path, fell after contact and demanded a booking; the VAR review did not alter the decision.
- Croatia coach Slaven Bilic called the move clever but also accused Cucurella of provoking opponents.
- Boris Becker deemed the sending-off excessive, while Cucurella himself saw clear contact and denied any intent.
Once again Cucurella is causing a stir. It was a light foul by Perisic, but never a sending-off. Cucurella always provokes such situations.— Boris Becker on X, commenting on Cucurella during Spain's Nations League victory in Croatia
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Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportschau.de
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- Terem Moffi equalized in the 83rd minute before Miro Muheim scored the winner during stoppage time.
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Oct 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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