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Kane-Mbappé Ballon d’Or Battle: Voting Margin Even Tighter Than Rodri-Vinícius Clash.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane defeated Kylian Mbappé to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or by a margin narrower than the 41-point difference between Rodri and Vinícius Júnior in 2024, according to France Football editor Vincent Garcia.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Garcia made the revelation following Kane’s presentation with the prestigious individual award at a ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday evening, October 26. The complete voting results are expected to be released on Saturday.
Speaking to French newspaper L’Équipe, Garcia explained that Mbappé had led the race for a significant portion of the voting period before Kane staged a late comeback to secure the honour.
“The points gap between Kane and Mbappé was smaller than the gap between Rodri and Vinícius Júnior in 2024, which was 41 points, and that was already a very narrow margin at the time,” Garcia said.
He added that although Mbappé had maintained the lead for much of the contest, Kane’s late surge ultimately made the difference.
“Kylian led the race for a long time, but Harry Kane came back into contention, and in the end, it was decided by a very, very small number of points,” Garcia stated.
The disclosure indicates that the contest between the two forwards was exceptionally close, although the precise difference in their votes will remain unknown until the full results are published.
Kane secured his first Ballon d’Or after an outstanding campaign in which he scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England. He also helped the German giants win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal during the preceding season.
The 33-year-old further boosted his credentials by scoring six goals at the 2026 World Cup, where England finished third. His triumph makes him the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen claimed the award in 2001.
Mbappé finished second, recording his best-ever position in the Ballon d’Or rankings, while Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal came third.
The Real Madrid forward also enjoyed an impressive scoring campaign, finishing as La Liga’s leading scorer with 25 goals and topping the Champions League scoring chart with 15 goals. He also emerged as the leading scorer at the World Cup with 10 goals.
Spanish football giants Real Madrid have apologised to the Chinese people over remarks made by their forward, Kylian Mbappé, which reportedly caused offence.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The club issued the apology on its official account on Wednesday, October 28, reaffirming its respect for China, its history, culture and people, as well as the millions of Chinese fans who support the team.
Real Madrid also backed an earlier apology reportedly issued by Mbappé, who expressed regret over his comments and reiterated his respect for the Chinese people.
In its statement, the European champions said they regretted any offence caused by the French striker’s remarks.
“Real Madrid wishes to express its apologies to the Chinese people for any offence that may have been caused by the recent remarks made by our player, Kylian Mbappé,” the club stated.
The Spanish side emphasised the importance of its relationship with China and acknowledged the affection and support it receives from millions of fans in the country.
“Our club has deep respect for China, its history, culture and people, as well as the millions of Chinese fans who feel affection for and admire Real Madrid,” the statement read.
The club further reiterated its commitment to promoting mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and understanding among different cultures.
“Real Madrid reaffirms its commitment to the values of respect, peaceful coexistence and understanding between cultures,” the statement added.
The House of Representatives is set to advance a bill seeking to establish a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Ifako/Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the proposed legislation passed its second reading during plenary on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The bill was sponsored by Benjamin Olabinjo, who represents Ifako/Ijaiye Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Speaking in support of the proposal, Olabinjo said hospitals and healthcare facilities across Nigeria urgently needed more qualified nurses and midwives to improve patient care.
He noted that the continued migration of trained healthcare professionals to countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States had placed additional pressure on Nigeria’s already strained healthcare system.
According to the lawmaker, “The bill will increase the number of qualified nurses and midwives available to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. The migration of trained professionals to the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and other Western countries has further strained Nigeria’s healthcare system.
“Ask any hospital in Nigeria what it needs most, and the answer is almost always the same: more nurses and midwives. Yet we are losing them faster than we are training them. This bill is about training more of them, and training them where they are needed.
“Training close to home means a real career for young people in this constituency and Lagos, without the cost of moving far away to study. We cannot fix our healthcare system without the people who run it day and night. This bill invests in them.”
The proposed college is expected to expand opportunities for nursing and midwifery education while helping to address the shortage of qualified healthcare professionals in the country.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has vowed to send election riggers, certificate forgers and compromised electoral officials to prison if elected President of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Obi made the declaration on Wednesday while addressing supporters at an NDC town hall meeting in Nasarawa State.
When asked how the party would respond to attempts to manipulate the 2027 general elections, the former Anambra State governor said the NDC was prepared to confront anyone seeking to rig the polls.
“You didn’t ask about what we are going to do if people rig the election next year. Let me assure you, number one, this coming election, we will rig those who rig it,” he said.
Obi further promised that his administration would work to eliminate electoral fraud by strengthening political parties and improving the country’s electoral process.
He said, “And let me assure you, number two, if I’m elected the President of Nigeria, nobody will rig elections in this country again because the first thing we need to do is to strengthen our parties, strengthen the process.”
The NDC flagbearer also called for stricter requirements for anyone seeking elective office, insisting that candidates must provide clear and verifiable evidence of their primary and secondary education.
“Our laws will be strict. For you to contest election, you must have attended a primary school, you must have attended a secondary school and it will be visible, it will be clear,” he stated.
Obi warned that anyone who falsely claims to have attended school or presents forged academic certificates would face imprisonment.
“If you didn’t attend any of them or forge your certificate, you go to jail,” he added.
He also pledged to hold officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other individuals involved in election administration accountable if they compromised the process.
“Any INEC official, anybody who is involved with elections under my watch that rigs elections will go to jail,” Obi declared.
The former governor stressed that his administration would uphold the rule of law and ensure that no individual, regardless of their position, would be above it.
“Under my watch, Nigeria must be a country that has a law, and both from the number one person to the last person must obey the rule of law. Nobody must be above the law; nobody will behave rascally,” he said.
Obi told supporters that his presidential ambition was driven by a desire to transform the country and build a better future for Nigerians.
“That’s why we are doing what we are doing. We want to change Nigeria. A new Nigeria is possible, and that new Nigeria will be OK,” he added.
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