The Morning Footy crew dives into Ousmane Dembélé’s stunning rise from injury-plagued talent to 2025 Ballon d’Or winner. It’s a Hollywood-worthy redemption story, but the panel doesn’t hold back: does Dembélé truly deserve his place alongside football’s legends, or is he the weakest Ballon d’Or winner in history?

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The Morning Footy crew debates the leading contenders for the Ballon d’Or as football’s biggest individual prize is handed out today. Ousmane Dembélé is the frontrunner after a stellar season with PSG, but could the Frenchman still be pipped to the trophy? Guillem Balagué joins from Paris to break down what the ceremony means for players and clubs. Don’t miss the Ballon d’Or ceremony airing live today on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.

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The Morning Footy crew looks ahead to Liverpool’s upcoming clash with Southampton. The Reds are flying high, but will Folarin Wirtz finally deliver the breakout performance fans have been waiting for? On the other side, pressure is mounting on Will Still... could a heavy defeat push Southampton supporters to lose faith in their young manager? Plus, we turn our attention to Wolves: can Victor Pereira find a way past Everton despite limited resources at his disposal?

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Arsenal clawed back for a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, but did Mikel Arteta’s cautious approach cost them a statement win? The Morning Footy crew debates the Gunners’ performance, while Geoff Shreeves argues Arsenal squandered a golden opportunity against Pep Guardiola’s side. Plus, Liverpool stay perfect after the Merseyside derby, and Manchester United’s win over Chelsea raises the question: have they finally turned a corner?

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Geoff Shreeves joins to preview the Premier League’s marquee clash of the weekend: Arsenal vs. Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have been firing on all fronts and look ready to mount another title charge, but with Erling Haaland back in form, Pep Guardiola’s side remains as dangerous as ever.

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The Attacking Third crew takes over Morning Footy for more reaction to the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League draw. Jen Beattie, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo spotlight two Americans with new clubs aiming to make their mark - Lily Yohannes at OL Lyonnais and Alyssa Thompson at Chelsea. Sticking with the Blues, can Sonia Bompastor finally deliver a European crown? Can Barcelona Femení stay dominant after a turbulent summer of exits? And will Michelle Kang’s OL Lyonnais reclaim their place at the top of Europe? Plus, Jen Beattie closes the show with her UWCL predictions.

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It’s a special edition of Morning Footy as the Attacking Third crew - Jen Beattie, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo - join the desk fresh off the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League draw. The crew breaks down the competition’s brand-new format, what it means for Europe’s elite, and zeroes in on Arsenal’s League Phase fixtures. Can the Gunners defend their crown and go back-to-back in the UWCL?

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Big match today in the UEFA Champions League as Newcastle plays host to Barcelona in the Match Day 1 of League Phase. The group break it all down and then welcome in Buckets to discuss the betting side of it all from odds to making their respective predictions.

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One of the league's biggest stars, Son Heung-min put on a show last night. He scored a hat trick in the match against Real Salt Lake. The group talk about his immediate impact since joining the league.

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His number are simply staggering since joining Bayern Munich. Harry Kane adds two more goals to his total for the club. Kane has had to evolve his game with the recent injury to Musiala. And the group discuss whether or not Bayern can continue this incredible form going forward despite the tough schedule in UCL.

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