It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.

Coach has survived the chop despite a run of eight games without victory

Blues’ night unravelled after star man was sent off

Andy Burnham sends congratulations to England captainBayern player is first Englishman to win award since 2001Downing Street has hinted that Harry Kane deserves a knighthood, ­praising the England captain’s “extraordinary achievement” as the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or in 25 years.The prime minister’s spokesperson said Andy Burnham …

Harry Kane has confirmed that Vincent Kompany is still recovering in hospital from his collapse, with English coach Aaron Danks taking the helm at Bayern Munich. 

England have missed out on qualifying for the ODI tri-series final after Sri Lanka's bowlers blew Pakistan away on Tuesday to secure an eight-wicket victory in Lahore.

Former world number one Venus Williams, 46, loses for the 16th match in a row as she is beaten by an opponent 28 years younger.

Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan by eight wickets to end England's hopes of reaching Saturday's tri-series final.

Two key men to miss out as Blues trek up to Anfield

Speculation spirals over a knighthood for Harry Kane after he became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the coveted Ballon d'Or

Brazilian missed Tottenham clash with a surprise injury

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Neglect of African football and a third win for the Spanish great does little to challenge narrative that the prize is reserved only for top nations’ playersAfter a four-year wait, Alexia Putellas is the queen of women’s football once again. Receiving the Ballon d’Or for a record‑equalling third time to continue Spain’s domination of the award, the …

NATHAN SALT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM: On an evening that rewards the best in class, London's hosting of the 2026 Ballon d'Or fell horribly short.

Conor Benn has called out Conor McGregor for a potential crossover fight, just weeks after suffering a devastating defeat by Ryan Garcia.

Grant Hardie and Fay Henderson lead their respective Scottish rinks to the European Championships with medals in mind.

Latest scorecard from the one-day international tri-series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore.

Harry Kane is the humble 'anti-superstar' who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

The Northern Irish teenager has already received four caps at international level

Frenchman’s future was in doubt after bad start to seasonHe could be sacked if Palace lose at Spurs on SaturdayPierre Sage has been given more time to turn around Crystal Palace’s fortunes but he remains under huge pressure and could be dismissed if they lose against Tottenham on Saturday.The Frenchman’s position was in serious doubt after another poor …