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Hey Yamal, did you enjoy yesterday’s El Clásico? 🐧

🚨 THE 2026 BALLON D'OR WILL BE REVEALED TODAY! Specifically, the most prestigious individual awards ceremony on the planet officially returns tonight at the London Palladium in the UK. According to Hanoi time, ranking announcements and red carpet activities begin at 11:00 PM on October 26, leading into the main award ceremony at 3:00 AM on October 27. This is the first time the British capital has hosted the event jointly organized by France Football and UEFA, marking exactly 70 years since English legend Stanley Matthews received the inaugural award in 1956. This year's gala promises to be highly entertaining with appearances by singer Jorja Smith and rapper French Montana. The 2026 Ballon d'Or results are decided by an international panel of journalists (representing the FIFA Top 100 for the men's award and Top 50 for the women's). Players' performances are evaluated from August 3, 2025, to July 19, 2026 (including the 2026 World Cup) based on three criteria: individual performance, team trophies, and fair-play spirit. Alongside the two most prestigious men's and women's awards—where Lionel Messi holds the historical record of 8 wins—the gala will also honor individuals and teams across 11 categories, including Best Young Player, Best Goalkeeper, Best Forward, Best Coach, Best Club (men's and women's), and the Socrates humanitarian award. #Lamfao #Football

And people keep saying my GOAT is the problem 🐧

🚨 Neymar receives a red card, threatens opponent\!? Specifically, during the match between Santos and Bahia in the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship on the evening of October 24, 2026, Neymar repeatedly lost his temper. In the 31st minute, after being fouled by Rodrigo Nestor, the Santos captain threw the ball at his opponent and used disrespectful language, earning a yellow card. Tensions escalated in the 39th minute when Bahia opened the scoring; Neymar reacted furiously to the referee and pushed visiting coach Rogério Ceni during the argument. Halftime was extended by over 25 minutes due to continuous clashes between Neymar and Nestor. As they prepared for the second half, Neymar approached his opponent and covered his mouth with his left hand while exchanging words. After Nestor reported the incident and VAR intervened, the referee brandished a direct red card to dismiss the 34-year-old forward under the "Vini Jr. Law" (a rule banning players from covering their mouths during disputes to prevent racist or abusive behavior). Frustrated with the punishment, Neymar heavily criticized the referee, declared he would find Nestor to "talk," and nearly lunged into a brawl with him had teammates not intervened. Despite playing a man down throughout the second half on a waterlogged pitch from heavy rain, Santos salvaged a point thanks to center-back Luan Peres's 90+3rd-minute equalizer, placing them 8th with 46 points (4 points behind Bahia). For Neymar, the direct red card combined with an accumulation of three prior yellow cards results in a two-match suspension for upcoming games against Palmeiras (October 28) and Red Bull Bragantino (November 2). #Lamfao #football Would you like me to suggest some alternative headlines for this post?

Fun Fact: Spurs’ win last night snapped their losing streak against Chelsea that had been going on since 2023 🐧

So, did Ronaldo actually score, or was it an own goal by the opponent???? 🤧 In Al Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al Faisaly in the Saudi Pro League on October 23, Cristiano Ronaldo found himself at the center of a controversial goal in the 49th minute. From a set-piece delivery by João Félix, the Portuguese superstar leapt high and appeared to head the ball into the net before immediately running to the corner to celebrate. He also posted about reaching the milestone of 982 career goals after the match. However, slow-motion replays seemed to show that the ball never actually touched CR7’s head, instead deflecting off Al Faisaly defender Andrei Girotto and changing direction before going into the net. This led to an interesting statistical discrepancy: while FIFA and major statistics providers such as Opta and Sofascore classified it as an own goal by Girotto, keeping Ronaldo’s tally at 981, the Saudi Pro League organizers stood by the official match report and credited the goal to the 41-year-old forward.

🤯 Ronaldinho returning to the pitch at the age of 46??? Specifically, Brazilian football legend 🇧🇷 Ronaldinho is expected to officially return to professional football at the age of 46 playing for Ravenna (Italian third division - Serie C) on November 15th, in a match against Forli at the Stadio Bruno Benelli. Although the club announced this deal back in August and emphasized that it is a genuine playing plan rather than just a promotional stunt, the former Barcelona star's physical contribution remains a big question mark. Having been away from professional football for 8 years, it remains uncertain whether he can play a full 90 minutes. Ronaldinho's arrival comes at a time when Ravenna is determined to earn promotion to the second division (Serie B). Currently, the team sits second in Serie C Group B, right behind Spezia. In this league, the promotion race is extremely fierce as only the top team gains direct promotion, while teams finished 2nd to 10th must go through a risky play-off round. #Lamfao #Football

A RANDOM TRIP ABROAD AND BRO JUST CREATED A WHOLE NEW TOURNAMENT 🤯 During FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s visit to Bhutan, FIFA proposed exploring the possibility of launching a new competition called the FIFA Himalaya Cup, potentially featuring 10 national teams from South Asia and neighboring regions: India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. The proposal comes shortly after China and India declined invitations to participate in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, opting to prioritize their own friendly schedules instead. China is hosting its own tournament in Chongqing, while India is set to play a friendly against Brazil. These developments could reshape the landscape of FIFA-backed regional competitions across Asia

Low-key savage 🥹 After the UCL press conference, Cesc Fàbregas revealed they only conceded late on because the boss told the lads to take their foot off the gas after the 4th goal 🥹

🚨 MESSI TO ABSENT FROM THE BALLON D'OR CEREMONY!!! Specifically, according to Marca, Lionel Messi will not attend the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony taking place on October 26 at the London Palladium (UK), despite being named in the 30-man shortlist. His absence initially sparked speculation that the Argentine superstar already knew he would not win. However, the real reason stems from his personal and dense match schedule rather than the award results. On October 22 and 23, Messi is in Oviedo (Spain) to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award in the Sports category, honoring his career achievements and contributions to the community. Here, he took part in an interactive session with students at the Oviedo Sports Palace—an event that went viral as all 4,700 free tickets were claimed in just 13 minutes with over 16,200 simultaneous visits. Additionally, he attended a reception with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia before heading to the official award ceremony at the Campoamor Theatre. Immediately after concluding his activities in Spain, Messi will return to the United States to join Inter Miami for their away match against the New York Red Bulls on October 25. This is a crucial phase in the club's MLS Cup title defense, and M10 himself leads the league's Golden Boot race with 25 goals in 27 matches. Therefore, he decided to prioritize physical recovery and focus entirely on his club instead of flying to London for the Ballon d'Or ceremony. #Lamfao #Football

MLS, but you’d think you were watching the Premier League 🐧

🙏 Have mercy on me!

A summary of everything Ten Hag has been making headlines for lately 🥹 For those who don't know, Erik ten Hag recently gave an exclusive interview to The Athletic. The problem? Some of the things he had to say were pretty controversial. While many sources are only talking about CR7, Lamfao is here to break down the main talking points: Ronaldo: Ten Hag believes Ronaldo disappointed both him and Manchester United because his fitness, preparation, and on-pitch contributions fell short of expectations. Varane & Casemiro: Ten Hag touched on disagreements over how the team should be run and the influence players had within the squad, particularly those who came from Real Madrid, including Varane and Casemiro. He also suggested that Casemiro gradually lost his motivation. Sancho & Rashford: Their personal issues reflected the challenges Ten Hag faced in managing his players. He felt he didn't receive the necessary backing from the board when dealing with internal squad matters. The Man United board: Ten Hag expressed frustration over the lack of support and a clear vision for building the squad, including the decision to sell Scott McTominay against his wishes. AND ALL OF THIS HAPPENED TWO YEARS AGO, while Ten Hag has since gone on to claim the title of Bayer Leverkusen's worst manager in history back in September. 🤧

I don't know if this counts as black magic 🤯

The Aura Farming streak ends here 🐧

🚨BECKHAM AS FIFA PRESIDENT?!?!? Specifically, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the German Football Association (DFB) are considering putting David Beckham forward as a candidate for FIFA President in 2027 to run against incumbent President Gianni Infantino. This move stems from dissatisfaction following the FIFA Council meeting on October 15, when Infantino failed to directly address queries regarding commercial and broadcasting rights. With the deadline for candidate registration set for November 18, European associations are urgently seeking a figure with prestige, innovative thinking, and integrity to restore FIFA's reputation. The 51-year-old former star is highly regarded for his global fame, extensive network, and practical management experience as co-owner of Inter Miami CF (USA). His foundation in North America along with huge appeal in the Asian market (having served as a football ambassador in China) make Beckham an ideal bridge for Europe to expand alliances with the CONCACAF region and other continents. Although he strongly criticized FIFA corruption in 2015, Beckham's main hurdles are his relatively close relationship with Infantino and his frequent participation in the organization's official events. Finding an opponent to face Infantino, who is aiming for a fourth term, is a challenging task. Several high-profile figures such as UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani have all declined, while the possibility of former manager Arsene Wenger running remains open since he currently works within Infantino's administration. For now, the Beckham option might just be a test of public opinion ahead of the November deadline, as neither UEFA nor the former English midfielder has issued any official confirmation. #Lamfao #Football

🐧 One more fun fact: When I was putting this post together yesterday, there were actually FIVE clubs on the list! Besides the three mentioned below, Everton and Brentford were also unbeaten. But both of them ended up losing shortly afterwards LMAOOOO 😭

Introverted but loves messing with people. 🐧

At the start of the season, worried the manager wasn't good enough. Now, worried the club won't survive him. 🐧

🚨BARCELONA'S 9-MATCH WINNING STREAK EQUALS REAL'S RECORD!!!! Specifically, following a 5-2 victory over Real Betis in Matchday 9 of La Liga, Barcelona has won all 9 opening matches of the season, thereby equaling Real Madrid's 58-year-old record from the 1968-1969 season. Not only that, this is also the best start in the club's history in La Liga and extends their winning streak to 11 consecutive matches across all competitions since the start of the season. The match at the La Cartuja stadium witnessed a dramatic goalfest. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring early, followed by strikes from Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo to secure a 5-2 victory for Barcelona, even though Betis also netted through Valentin Gomez and Ez Abde before going down to 10 men due to a red card. With a maximum of 27 points, Barcelona solidifies its top spot in La Liga, sitting 5 points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid. Up next, Hansi Flick's side will travel to face PSG in the Champions League before returning to Camp Nou to host Real Madrid in Matchday 10 of La Liga. #Lamfao #Football