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Apex Sports News has published 11 stories on Barcelona. The latest, on 29 Oct 2026: Arsenal Women 3-0 Benfica Women: Russo scores hat-trick as Gunners win back-to-back games.
Arsenal Women beat Benfica Women 3-0 in the Women's Champions League at Meadow Park on 28 October 2026. Alessia Russo scored a hat-trick to set an England record and lift Arsenal to second in the table.
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the inaugural Ballon d’Or of All Time award ahead of Lionel Messi, with his 2008 season at Manchester United taking first place. India Today reported that Ronaldo scored 42 goals that season as United won the Premier League and Champions League.
Harry Kane won the men’s Ballon d’Or at the London Palladium on 26 October 2026, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Spain won seven of the 13 awards, including both player and coach honours.
Alexia Putellas has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for a joint-record third time, BBC Sport reported. The Spain midfielder captained Barcelona to a quadruple before joining London City Lionesses in July.
Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or 2026 Awards. He finished first above teammate Pau Cubarsi and France’s Warren Zaire-Emery.
Harry Kane is the bookmakers' favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London. He faces competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, with the winner to be decided on Monday night.
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga at Camp Nou on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Raphinha replied for Barcelona.
Julian Alvarez apologised to Atletico Madrid supporters after his desire to join Barcelona caused anger during the summer. He scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.
The United States will host the first Women's Club World Cup from 5 to 30 January 2028. Seven clubs have already qualified, including Arsenal and Barcelona.
Real Madrid and Real Betis both won their third Champions League match to maintain perfect starts. Aston Villa also kept their perfect record with another victory.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing his ACL against Barcelona. PSG are top of the Champions League table with three wins from three.