By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lebrief
Paris Saint-Germain won the men’s club of the year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, held in London. The Paris club had already received the distinction in 2025 and has just won the Champions League for the second consecutive season, according to Lebrief.
Luis de la Fuente won the men’s coach of the year award in London at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Spanish coach was recognised for a season in which his tactical decisions paid off, according to Lebrief.
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Lamine Yamal, the Spanish FC Barcelona forward, won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. The award recognises his season and was presented during the ceremony, according to Lebrief.
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Bayern Munich’s English striker Harry Kane won the Men’s Striker of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or. He scored 73 goals and provided eight assists in 65 appearances for his club and country during the 2025-2026 season, according to 3news.
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Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón won the 2026 Yachine Trophy for the best men’s goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. His performance with world champions Spain and seven clean sheets made the difference, according to 3news.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan negotiate with Iran to prevent renewed warSenior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met their Iranian counterparts to prevent fighting from resuming in the Middle East. Tehran described the discussions as “very good” on Monday, according to Iranian authorities.
Faye hands national flag to 136 Dakar 2026 athletesSenegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye handed the national flag to the 136 athletes set to represent Senegal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The ceremony was held at the Palace of the Republic in the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports, according to Senenews.The week in Africa
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