Another weekend of football is set to follow a busy week, where league, cup, and continental action engaged teams, leaving fans spoilt for options all week long.
Did you know? The Ballon d'Or is no different from any other award, except that it is widely regarded as the first major individual award in football. Before it, there was no known award that celebrated individual brilliance beyond local ones.
Ousmane Dembele was announced the winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or in the gala held in Paris on the 21st of September, but his victory is nothing like anything seen in decades. He is unique.
Another weekend of Premier League action done with all ten fixtures completed with the biggest of them all at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening, where Manchester City were the visitors, and hosted by Arsenal.
On Saturday, referee Gil Manzano wrongfully sent off Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen in the 32nd minute of their 2-1 away in Real Sociedad in La Liga following a foul on Mikel Oyarzabal, in which the application of the textbook rule would have easily saved him the embarrassment.
Arsenal became the first-ever club to win six consecutive Champions League games against Spanish opposition after their 2-0 win over Athletic Club in San Mames on Tuesday evening.
The season has kicked off in disappointment for many of the teams that would have been optimistic at the start of it, and after a few games, their hopes have been shattered.
The Premier League returned after the international break, with top clubs continuing where they left off; some turned things around for themselves, while it is a familiar story for others.
