What to know

• France Football announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, featuring stars like Harry Kane while Cristiano Ronaldo misses out again.S1
• At least eight top footballers are missing from the 30-man nominee shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or released on Tuesday. They are Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr, Portugal), Pedri (Barcelona, Spain), Raphinha (Barcelona, Brazil), Desire Doue (PSG, France), Bukay...S2
• There were no Nigerian players, coaches or teams in the Ballon d’Or nominee shortlists released on Tuesday. Last year, Super Falcon’s Chiamaka Nnadozie made the cut for the Women’s Yachine Trophy (Goalkeeper of the Year). The coach of the team, Justine Madugu,...S3