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Lamine Yamal Left Out of 2026 Golden Boy Finalists: Here’s Why

Lamine Yamal will not have the opportunity to defend his Golden Boy title in 2026, despite remaining one of the most highly rated young footballers in the world. The Barcelona and Spain star was absent when the official list of 25 finalists for this year’s award was announced on October 5. His omission may initially […]

5 Oct 2026

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Rafa Márquez’s New York Red Bulls Exit Revisited: A Farewell That Still Hurts

Rafael Márquez’s time with the New York Red Bulls ended more than a decade ago, but memories of his departure remain vivid for people who worked alongside him. Fernando Ruiz, a longtime equipment manager at the club, recently recalled Márquez’s exit and described an emotional farewell for the former Barcelona and Mexico star. Ruiz said […]

1 Oct 2026