Journaliste à L'Equipe (1981-2004) puis France Football (2004-2021). Jeune retraité. West Ham ⚒Et avant, Red Star (1967-1978)
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L’arbitre du match avait dit aux deux capitaines : « Que le meilleur gagne » Et Souness avait répondu: « Putain, j’espère que non » #Ecosse
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Harry Kane scored 73 goals for club and country and was named the best player in the world at last night's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
But not only is he a heavyweight goalscorer, he is also the creative, physical and emotional heart of a Bayern Munich side that won a domestic double and will again contend to become European champions. In the summer he led England to the World Cup semi-finals, too.
The England captain and Ballon d’Or winner analysed clips with @SebSB to show The Athletic what football looks like through his eyes...
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐞, 𝐌𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬.
🔗 nyti.ms/4z4HslX
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Harry Kane is a modern-day Stanley Matthews — a hero from another time | ✍️ Martin Samuel
Without glitz or glamour but not short on quality, the England captain’s undemonstrative style gives him common thread between every generation of fan thetimes.com/sport/football/…
Il est pas mort? #taslaref
« La postérité, je l’emmerde » : à 80 ans, Hervé Vilard chante un hymne à la vie à la salle Pleyel
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The Ballon d’Or has gone from being something desirable — the icing on the cake for a player who has enjoyed a successful season with his club or national team — to something lusted after and pursued single-mindedly.
Just two decades ago, the prize remained relatively low-profile, with Michael Owen feeling "a little sheepish" about his win in 2001.
But now in its 70th year, the Ballon d'Or has grown to dominate the landscape, and occupies the headspace of some of the players nominated for this year's award.
Ahead of the 2026 ceremony, @OliverKay breaks down the history and evolution of the trophy.
Read for free: nyti.ms/4i7TnZy
Moi, je toucherais rien…#BallonDor
Who should win the men’s Ballon d’Or?
That's the question our reporters asked 100 people in football — players and managers, past and present, coaches, sporting directors, scouts, presidents and other executives from around the world.
There were some slightly eyebrow-raising selections.
A current Bundesliga sporting director voted for Declan Rice in second place.
A former international player and manager picked Marc Cucurella in third.
A former Premier League coach chose Marquinhos in third place.
The winner? Harry Kane. By some margin.
📝 @NickMiller79, @Conor0Neill_
Free to read 🆓 bit.ly/4yzwqoa
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Mélenchon est en train de dire que si le procureur a requis 10 mois de sursis + 2 ans d'inéligibilité contre Rima Hassan, ce n'est pas parce qu'elle a célébré un terroriste japonais qui tué 26 personnes dans un attentat, mais parce que le procureur est aux ordres du gouvernement qui est aux ordres de Netanyahou. 🤡
Même Drumont n'aurait pas osé.
Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet. The mild cigar @SchnockRevue #taslaref
A couple seem unfazed as they enjoy a drink close to the Arc de Triomphe while rioters set things on fire in the background.
France protests latest ➡️ trib.al/KeI7Rb2
