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A look at the numbers, culture shift, and relentless drive behind Mikel Arteta's transformation of Arsenal as he earns recognition among football's coaching elite.

Nominated for the 2026 Women's Coach of the Year at the Ballon d'Or awards, FC Barcelona Femení manager Pere Romeu has evolved from La Masia youth coach and analytical mastermind into one of European football's premier tactical innovators.

Learn about the 2026 nominees for the Women's Coach of the Year Ballon d'Or™ Trophy

Elena Sadiku has been officially nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Best Women's Coach award following her historic achievements at Celtic.

Fresh off a Ballon d'Or Women's Coach of the Year nomination, we revisit Nils Neilsen's Asian Cup triumph in March 2026, the Dane confirming beyond all doubt he is a coach of the highest pedigree.

Nominated for Women's Coach of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the Swedish manager's empathetic approach has revitalised Manchester City into a championship force.

Nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Best Coach of the Season, Jonatan Giráldez has transformed women's football through intense tactical discipline, positional fluidity, and an astonishing 86.60% career win rate.

Learn about the 2026 nominees for the Men's Club of the Year Ballon d'Or™ Trophy

Find out what milestones cemented PSG’s global dominance and earned them a nomination for this prestigious award.

Discover the honours, tactical masterstrokes and consistent form that underpin the Rio de Janeiro giants’ nomination for the Men’s Club of the Year award.

Find out why this remarkable Norwegian club has captured the imagination of the international football world and earned a place amongst the nominees for Men’s Club of the Year.

Discover the victories, the dominance in the Bundesliga and the milestones that underpin the Bavarian giants’ nomination for this prestigious award.

Discover the milestones, records and tactical key moments that saw Mikel Arteta’s side challenge for the highest honour in world football.

Learn about the 2026 nominees for the Women's Club of the Year Ballon d'Or™ Trophy

The French club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Find out what keeps it amongst the world’s elite.

The English club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Find out why they’ve returned to the top of English football.

The Mexican club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the Ballon d'Or gala. Find out why it has made such a historic impact on the international stage.

The German club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the ‘Ballon d'Or’ ceremony. Find out the reasons behind the Bavarian club’s nomination.

The Catalan club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the ‘Ballon d'Or’ ceremony. Find out the reasons behind its overwhelming dominance.

Julián Quiñones rose from a humble childhood in Colombia to become a key player for Mexico at the World Cup and top scorer in Saudi Arabia, earning his first nomination for the Ballon d’Or. This is the story of his rise to prominence.