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Francesco Porzio

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Ballon d'Or 2026 predictions: Did Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappe win Golazo Network vote?

Here's how CBS Sports Golazo Network's talent voted on Monday's award

Ballon d'Or 2026: Where to watch, start time, how does voting work as Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal eye prize

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Who has the edge in El Clasico in goal, defense, midfield and attack?

The two Spanish giants will meet on Sunday in Barcelona for one of the most anticipated matches of the season

Serie A Matchweek 8: Can Gennaro Gattuso's Lazio really become surprise contenders?

The Biancocelesti have been the biggest surprise of the season so far and are at the top of the Serie A standings

Five things we learned from Champions League: Man United in crisis, Como shine and Ballon d'Or winner is clear

Manchester United lost 4-1 away against Como and things are getting serious for Michael Carrick

Serie A Power Rankings: Napoli and Juventus struggle; Lazio and Como real contenders?

Inter and Lazio are at the top of the Serie A standings after seven matchdays

Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Can Arsenal top Bayern in battle of possible champions?

Check out all the picks from our experts as the Champions League league phase rolls on

UEFA Champions League scores, schedule: Arsenal at Bayern Munich next on Matchday 3

UCL action rolls on with a jampacked schedule across Tuesday and Wednesday

Cesc Fabregas eyes Champions League statement vs. Manchester United, with surprise support from Lionel Messi

Cesc Fabregas has the Italian upstarts favored to beat the slumping Premier League giants in an unprecedented Champions League showdown at Stadio Sinigaglia

Serie A hot takes: It's time for Juventus and Napoli to find new coaches after rough starts

Elsewhere, Lazio are still one of the most surprising sides of the season so far

Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: PSG vs. Barca to bring goals but is there a favorite?

Check out all the picks from our experts as the Champions League league phase rolls on

Footy Fix: PSG vs. Barcelona showdown headlines Champions League league phase's Matchday 3

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Francesco Porzio is a soccer journalist. In 2025, he co-authored an investigative feature on the infiltration of the Italian mafia into Milan's football supporters, which was published on the front page of The Washington Post. He covers Serie A and European soccer on a daily basis and co-hosts a podcast with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, regularly appearing across Romano's digital platforms. Born and based in Milan, Italy, he previously spent several years working in Germany as Senior Editor for OneFootball and graduated from John Cabot University in Rome. He believes that one "who knows only about football, knows nothing about football."

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