Sports from Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
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Ballon d’Or: Saka's Humanitarian Work That Got Him the Socrates Award
On Monday, Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka was awarded the Socrates Award for humanitarian work by France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, the world’s most prestigious football awards.
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Burna Boy Becomes First Nigerian Entertainer to Present Award at Ballon d’Or
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has become the first Nigerian artiste to present an award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony after handing the 2026 Sócrates Award to Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka in London.
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Osimhen's Brace Sends Galatasaray Top, as Fenerbahce Derby Ends in Brawl
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray defeated bitter rivals Fenerbahce 2-1 in a heated Istanbul derby on Monday night, sending the defending champions back to the top of the Turkish Super Lig after nine matches.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas Lead Full List of Winners
England captain Harry Kane and Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards, held at the London Palladium on Monday night.
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Temwa Chawinga Makes History as First African Woman in Ballon d’Or Top 10
Malawi forward Temwa Chawinga has become the first African woman to finish in the top 10 of the women’s Ballon d’Or, adding another milestone to a career that has also helped put her country on the map.
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Harry Kane Makes History, Wins 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or
England captain Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or winner, becoming the first English footballer in 25 years to claim football's most prestigious individual honour.
