On Sunday, the England captain found the back of the net in Bayern’s emphatic 4–0 Bundesliga victory over Heidenheim, a match that also saw him captain the Bavarian giants for the first time.

The goal took Kane to 100 Bundesliga goal contributions, an extraordinary tally of 81 goals and 19 assists in just 78 league appearances underlining his instant and lasting impact since arriving in Germany.

As if that feat was not enough, Kane was also named German Footballing Personality of the Year by respected football publication kicker, rounding off what has been a phenomenal 12 months for the 32-year-old striker.

Long before his move to Bavaria in the summer of 2023, Kane had already cemented his status as one of the world’s elite forwards. His time at Tottenham Hotspur saw him shatter multiple Premier League records and put him firmly on course to surpass Alan Shearer as England’s all-time top scorer. Yet, despite the individual brilliance, one major achievement remained missing — silverware.

That lingering gap played a key role in his decision to leave north London for Bayern Munich, a club synonymous with trophies. Ironically, Kane’s debut season in Germany delivered personal records but no team honours, as Bayer Leverkusen swept the domestic double and Bayern exited the Champions League at the semi-final stage.

The story changed in his second campaign. Kane finally laid his long-running trophy drought to rest by helping Bayern reclaim the Bundesliga title earlier this summer, a moment he has since described as career-defining.

Speaking on his Cleats Club channel while reflecting on 2025, Kane said:

“I think my favourite football moment from 2025 would have to be winning the Bundesliga. Obviously winning my first trophy, team trophy, in my career was an amazing feeling, a special moment for me and my team-mates and all my friends and family as well. It was great to get that one over the line. Had some special celebrations, enjoyed it a lot and helped motivate me to achieve many more things in the years to come.”

The striker, who has already racked up 30 goals and three assists across all competitions this season, also set his sights firmly on the future. When asked about his ambitions for 2026, with Bayern challenging on multiple fronts and England eyeing another major tournament, Kane added:

“My New Year’s wish is to keep improving and hopefully win a few more team trophies, including the World Cup.”

Beyond team success, Kane is also chasing history at club level. He has openly acknowledged that Robert Lewandowski’s legendary 41-goal Bundesliga record is within his sights, especially after a flying start to the 2025–26 season, where he already has 19 league goals.

Addressing the challenge in an interview with Sky Sport Germany, Kane said:

“I think it’s possible, especially with the start I’ve had so far this year. There’s still a long way to go. I need to be able to maintain this level for another four or five months. In football, the hardest thing is to be consistent over a long period. This record is an incredible record and it will be hard to beat, I know that. I always enjoy trying to have these ambitions.”

With records tumbling, trophies finally in his cabinet, and personal honours continuing to roll in, Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich chapter is fast becoming one of the most compelling success stories in modern European football.

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Since its inception, The Best Awards have stood out for their transparency and inclusivity, with voting equally split among national team captains, coaches, journalists, and supporters.

This year’s ceremony carries extra weight, serving as the curtain raiser for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The awards will celebrate excellence across multiple categories, including The Best FIFA Men’s and Women’s Player, The Best Coach, The Best Goalkeeper, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the most outstanding goal of the year.

Beyond accolades, the event represents FIFA’s core values of fairness, transparency, and global unity through football.

The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nominees

• Ousmane Dembélé (France / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Harry Kane (England / FC Bayern München)
• Kylian Mbappé (France / Real Madrid)
• Nuno Mendes (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Cole Palmer (England / Chelsea)
• Pedri (Spain / Barcelona)
• Raphinha (Brazil / Barcelona)
• Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
• Vitinha (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Player Nominees

• Sandy Baltimore (France / Chelsea)
• Nathalie Björn (Sweden / Chelsea)
• Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lucy Bronze (England / Chelsea)
• Mariona Caldentey (Spain / Arsenal)
• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current)
• Kadidiatou Diani (France / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Melchie Dumornay (Haiti / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Patri Guijarro (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lindsey Heaps (USA / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Lauren James (England / Chelsea)
• Chloe Kelly (England / Manchester City / Arsenal)
• Ewa Pajor (Poland / Barcelona)
• Claudia Pina (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alessia Russo (England / Arsenal)
• Leah Williamson (England / Arsenal)

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Nominees

• Javier Aguirre (Mexico)
• Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
• Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
• Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
• Roberto Martínez (Portugal)
• Arne Slot (Liverpool)

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Nominees

• Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)
• Jonatan Giráldez (Washington Spirit / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)
• Renée Slegers (Arsenal)
• Sarina Wiegman (England)

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Alisson Becker (Brazil / Liverpool)
• Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Real Madrid)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy / Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City)
• Emiliano Martínez (Argentina / Aston Villa)
• Manuel Neuer (Germany / Bayern München)
• David Raya (Spain / Arsenal)
• Yann Sommer (Switzerland / Inter Milan)
• Wojciech Szczęsny (Poland / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Gotham FC)
• Cata Coll (Spain / Barcelona)
• Christiane Endler (Chile / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Hannah Hampton (England / Chelsea)
• Anna Moorhouse (England / Orlando Pride)
• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Phallon Tullis-Joyce (USA / Manchester United)

FIFA Fan Award Nominees

• Alejandro Ciganotto (Argentina)
• Manolo el del Bombo (Spain, posthumous)
• Zakho Fans (Iraq)

As excitement builds ahead of the ceremony, fans and analysts alike are already debating potential winners, with Kylian Mbappé, Aitana Bonmatí, and Chiamaka Nnadozie among early favourites to take home top honours.

 

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The England captain hit the milestone in Bayern Munich’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Werder Bremen on Friday night, scoring twice to underline his blistering form in front of goal.

Kane reached the century mark in just 104 appearances for the Bavarians, a record unmatched in the modern era of the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, or Ligue 1.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland previously held the benchmark with 105 games for Real Madrid and Manchester City, respectively.

The 31-year-old striker, who already has 15 goals in just 10 matches across all competitions this season, could not hide his pride when reflecting on his achievement.

“It’s crazy even for me,” Kane told Sky Germany. “It’s an honour to reach 100 goals for this great club. To do it so quickly, I’m very proud of that. Hopefully I can reach another 100 as soon as possible.”

Kane has now set his sights on the Bundesliga single-season scoring record of 41 goals, set by Robert Lewandowski in 2020/21. With 10 already in Bayern’s opening five league fixtures, the Englishman admitted he is “definitely” eyeing the mark.

“I’ve scored 10 goals in five games,” he continued. “If I keep going like this, it’s certainly possible. Every season is a marathon. We’ve started well, we’re doing well, but of course a lot can happen, and we have to be prepared for anything.”

Fastest Players to 100 Goals for One Club in Europe’s Top Five Leagues

The Bayern forward’s explosive start to the 2025/26 season has fueled talk that he could not only topple Lewandowski’s record but also push the German champions towards another dominant domestic and European campaign.

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The announcement was made through multiple media outlets and has since drawn widespread attention from football fans worldwide.

This year’s Ballon d’Or features a highly competitive line-up with top performances from PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Premier League players.

Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

1. 1. Myles Lewis-Skelly
   2. Rodrigo Mora
   3. Joao Neves
   4. Lamine Yamal
   5. Kenan Yildiz
   6. Ayyoub Bouaddi
   7. Pau Cubarsi
   8. Désiré Doué
   9. Estevao
   10. Dean Huijsen

 

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Women’s 2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC & Germany)
      2. Cata Coll (Barcelona & Spain)
      3. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
      4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Nigeria)
      5. Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal & Netherlands)

 

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2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
         2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
         3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
         4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
         5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
         6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
         7. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid & Slovenia)
         8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
         9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
         10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

 

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2025 Women’s Kopa Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Michelle Agyemang
            2. Linda Caicedo
            3. Wieke Kaptein
            4. Vicky Lopez
            5. Claudia Martinez Ovando

 

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2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sonia Bompastor
               2. Arthur Elias
               3. Justine Madugu
               4. Renée Slegers
               5. Sarina Wiegman

 

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2025 Men’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Antonio Conte
                  2. Luis Enrique
                  3. Hansi Flick
                  4. Enzo Maresca
                  5. Arne Slot

 

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2025 Women’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Arsenal FC
                     2. Barcelona
                     3. Chelsea
                     4. OL Lyonnes
                     5. Orlando Pride

 

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2025 Men’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Barcelona
                        • Botafogo
                        • Chelsea
                        • Liverpool
                        • Paris Saint-Germain

 

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
                          2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
                          3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
                          4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
                          5. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
                          6. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
                          7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
                          8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
                          9. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
                          10. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
                          11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
                          12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
                          13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
                          14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
                          15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
                          16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
                          17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
                          18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
                          19. Lindsey Heaps (Lyon & USA)
                          20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
                          21. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
                          22. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
                          23. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
                          24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
                          25. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
                          26. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
                          27. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
                          28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Sweden)
                          29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
                          30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

 

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. 1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
                             2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
                             3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
                             4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
                             5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
                             6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
                             7. Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway)
                             8. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal & Sweden)
                             9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
                             10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
                             11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
                             12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
                             13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
                             14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
                             15. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
                             16. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
                             17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
                             18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
                             19. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
                             20. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)
                             21. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
                             22. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
                             23. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
                             24. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
                             25. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
                             26. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
                             27. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
                             28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
                             29. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

 

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After years of near misses and heartbreaks, the English striker finally lifted silverware, clinching his long-awaited first major trophy: the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.

But the celebrations didn’t stop there.

Kane doubled his joy by being crowned Bundesliga Player of the Season, capping off a phenomenal campaign where he didn’t just meet expectations — he shattered them.

With 26 league goals to his name, Kane claimed the Torjägerkanone for a second consecutive season, proving yet again that age is just a number and class is permanent.

Speaking after receiving his award, a visibly elated Kane shared:

“To be named Player of the Season is a great achievement. There are some amazing players here in the league. And to do it in the same year we won the title as well just makes it that little bit more special. It means a lot.

Big thanks to the club here, all my teammates, all the staff, because without them, of course, it wouldn’t be possible. I’m gonna enjoy it because I’ve worked extremely hard this season, so everything like this is just an added bonus.”

And rightly so. Kane’s impact extended beyond just goals — he also tallied eight assists, bringing his total Bundesliga goal contributions to 34.

Across Europe’s top five leagues, only Liverpool’s Mo Salah recorded more direct goal involvements this season (46), making Kane’s numbers all the more impressive.

At 33, Harry Kane isn’t just winning trophies — he’s redefining what peak performance looks like in the twilight years of a career. And after a season like this, one thing’s for sure: the best may still be yet to come.

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Harry Kane etched his name in the history books as Bayern Munich cruised past Bayer Leverkusen with a 5-0 aggregate victory in the Champions League last-16.

The English striker delivered a stellar performance, scoring and providing an assist in Bayern’s 2-0 second-leg win on Tuesday night. With this feat, Kane became the first English player to net 10 goals in a single Champions League campaign. He also joined David Beckham as only the second Englishman to reach 50 goal contributions in the tournament.

50 – Harry Kane is the second Englishman with 50+ goals and assists combined in UEFA Champions League history (39 goals, 11 assists), along with David Beckham (16 goals, 36 assists). Icons. pic.twitter.com/kkirBFWdZx

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 11, 2025

Despite his decorated career, Kane has yet to lift a major trophy. However, his move from Tottenham to Bayern in the summer of 2023 has put him in prime position to change that. With 76 goals and 23 assists in just 81 appearances for the Bavarian giants, the England captain is proving to be a game-changer.

Now, Bayern Munich sets its sights on the Champions League quarter-finals, where they will face Inter next month. Kane’s red-hot form could be the key to their European ambitions.

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• FIFPRO announces its shortlist for 2024

FIFA has unveiled the final shortlist of 26 players nominated for inclusion in the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World XI, celebrating their outstanding performances for their respective clubs.

This exclusive award is determined by the players themselves, making it the only global honor based solely on votes from professional footballers. Manchester City leads with eight representatives in the shortlist, a testament to their exceptional performances across all competitions last season.

The FIFPRO Men’s World XI aims to assemble the best starting XI from the top football talent worldwide over the past year. The nominees come from a pool of over 28,000 professional footballers spanning 70 countries. Each player selects the top three goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from an initial list of 250 candidates.

The final team consists of the goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards with the highest number of votes. The remaining outfield player with the most votes completes the prestigious XI.

Who are the players on FIFPRO’s final shortlist for 2024?

Goalkeepers:

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The 30 players vying for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, which honors the best male player in the world over the past season, have been announced.

Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior are the leading contenders, with either potentially becoming only the fifth different winner in the last 17 years, following two decades of dominance by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Both Bellingham and Vinicius had outstanding seasons, helping Real Madrid secure La Liga and the Champions League titles, with Bellingham scoring 23 goals and Vinicius 24.

However, their hopes for international success fell short, with Bellingham’s England losing in the Euro 2024 final and Vinicius’ Brazil underperforming in the Copa America.

Other top contenders include Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Nico Williams, and Lamine Yamal, all of whom will be aiming for high placements in the final rankings.

Notably, many expected Messi to be nominated after leading Argentina to another Copa America victory, but the 37-year-old did not make the shortlist. Ronaldo was also left out for the second consecutive year, marking the first time in 21 years that neither has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or.

Ballon d’or 2024 nominees

• Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid/England
• Ruben Dias – Man City/Portugal
• Phil Foden – Man City/England
• Federico Valverde – Real Madrid/Uruguay
• Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa/Argentina
• Erling Haaland – Man City/Norway
• Nico Williams – Athletic Club/Spain
• Granit Xhaka – Bayer Leverkusen/Switzerland
• Artem Dovbyk – Girona/Roma/Ukraine
• Toni Kroos – Real Madrid/Germany
• Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid/Brazil
• Dani Olmo – RB Leipzig/Barcelona/Spain
• Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen/Germany

They're all here!

But… who should win it? #ballondor pic.twitter.com/SrkHBrJtuI

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 4, 2024

• Martin Odegaard – Arsenal/Norway
• Mats Hummels – Borussia Dortmund/Roma/Germany
• Rodri – Man City/Spain
• Harry Kane – Bayern Munich/England
• Declan Rice- Arsenal/England
• Vitinha – PSG/Portugal
• Cole Palmer – Chelsea/England
• Dani Carvajal – Real Madrid/Spain
• Lamine Yamal – Barcelona/Spain
• Bukayo Saka – Arsenal/England
• Hakan Calhanoglu – Inter/Turkey
• William Saliba – Arsenal/France
• Kylian Mbappe – PSG/Real Madrid/France
• Lautaro Martinez – Inter/Argentina
• Ademola Lookman – Atalanta/Nigeria
• Antonio Rudiger – Real Madrid/Germany
• Alejandro Grimaldo – Bayer Leverkusen/Spain

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— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 4, 2024

When is the Ballon d’Or 2024 winner announced?

The Ballon d’Or will be presented to the best male player on 28 October at the annual ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

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Afrobeats artist Odumodublvck has laid out a clear plan for Arsenal’s path to Premier League glory, identifying four crucial positions that require reinforcement.

As the 2024/25 Premier League season approaches, Arsenal is gearing up to finally claim the title that has eluded them for two consecutive seasons.

In an exclusive interview with ESPN Africa, Odumodublvck shared his expert analysis, pinpointing the signings that can propel Arsenal to the top.

Firstly, Odumodublvck highlights the need for a top-class left back, suggesting Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo as the ideal fit.

Despite the recent signing of Riccardo Calafiori and the presence of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jurrien Timber, the artiste believes Cancelo’s skills would be a significant upgrade.

Secondly, Odumodublvck advocates for the addition of a left winger to support or upgrade Gabriel Martinelli, who has held down the position for four years. His preferred signing is Rafael Leao, whose €175 million release clause expired on July 15.

Thirdly, the Afrobeats star emphasizes the need for a prolific striker, citing Gabriel Jesus‘ fitness issues as a major concern.

While Arsenal has relied on goals from various sources, a consistent, high-scoring striker is essential for a title-winning campaign.

Lastly, Odumodublvck recommends strengthening the center midfield position with a defensive cover, allowing Declan Rice to utilize his box-to-box skills.

He suggests Frenkie De Jong as the ideal signing, despite the team already having Thomas Partey and Jorginho.

Additionally, Odumodublvck has previously praised Declan Rice, naming him England’s most important player ahead of Harry Kane. With these reinforcements, Arsenal may finally have the firepower to claim the Premier League title.

 

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As Euro 2024 approaches, the Three Lions are poised to make another strong bid for European glory after their heartbreaking defeat three years ago.

Notable absentees from the squad include Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson, and Raheem Sterling, who have been mainstays in England’s recent tournament campaigns.

Nevertheless, England boasts an impressive lineup featuring stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Bukayo Saka, positioning them as formidable contenders for the title in Germany.

Manager Gareth Southgate, at the helm since 2016, has also injected fresh talent into the squad, providing opportunities for players like Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Adam Wharton, Kobbie Mainoo, and others to showcase their skills before the final squad selection of 26 players just prior to the start of Euro 2024.

While England’s Lionesses secured UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 glory two summers ago, the men’s team is still in pursuit of their first-ever European Championship title. Despite coming agonizingly close in Euro 2020, reaching the final only to lose a tense penalty shootout against Italy at Wembley Stadium, the hunger for major silverware remains as strong as ever, echoing the nation’s last triumph in the 1966 World Cup.

33-player preliminary England squad – Euro 2024

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

England’s Euro 2024 fixtures

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Manchester City’s goal machine, Erling Haaland, has won back-to-back Premier League Golden Boot awards, joining an elite club in the process.

After clinching the prestigious prize in his first season in England by netting a record 36 goals in 35 appearances, the Norwegian superstar has now won the award for a second consecutive season, scoring 27 goals in 31 matches. This feat contributed significantly to City securing their fourth successive Premier League title with a 3-1 victory over West Ham on the final day.

Two seasons. Two titles. Two Golden Boots.

Too easy for Erling Haaland 😏 pic.twitter.com/ZOgYQzeQT1

— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 19, 2024

At just 23 years old, Haaland becomes only the seventh player in Premier League history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. He joins an exclusive group that includes legendary names such as Thierry Henry, Mohamed Salah, Michael Owen, Alan Shearer, Robin van Persie, and Harry Kane.

Former Arsenal great Thierry Henry holds the record for the most Golden Boot awards, having won them in the 2001–02, 2003–04, 2004–05, and 2005–06 seasons. Haaland, with his prolific scoring record, will undoubtedly have his sights set on challenging Henry’s record in the coming years.

The Norwegian international will now enjoy a well-deserved break before returning to action for pre-season games, as Manchester City is set to travel to the US in July.

Avec 2⃣7⃣ buts inscrits cette saison, @ErlingHaaland termine meilleur buteur de @premierleague pour la deuxième année consécutive 👏 pic.twitter.com/FMYMITf6tD

— Manchester City (@ManCityFra) May 19, 2024

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Federico Valverde is exuding confidence as Real Madrid prepares to take on Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.

While acknowledging the threat posed by Bayern’s star striker, Valverde highlighted Real Madrid’s formidable defense, led by Antonio Rudiger. He emphasized the experience and skill of their defenders, who have effectively neutralized top-tier attackers like Erling Haaland in previous matches. Real Madrid’s defensive prowess is underscored by their impressive record of conceding the fewest goals in La Liga this season, just 22.

Addressing reporters ahead of the crucial fixture, the 25-year-old expressed his trust in the team’s defensive line: “We have world-class defenders who have been through every moment at this club and have played in Champions League finals. So, we must first acknowledge and respect them before considering the strikers we’ll face. I’m very confident in our defense.”

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad will head to Germany for the first leg of the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, before returning to La Liga action against Cadiz on Saturday.

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