Denmark and Milan defender reflects on a year in which he helped to save Christian Eriksen’s life and reached a Euros semi-finalThe Guardian Footballer of the Year is an award given to a player who has done something remarkable, whether by overcoming a…
Simon Kjær on Ballon d’Or shortlist as men’s and women’s nominees revealed
Kjær played key role after Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrestEngland’s Ellen White and Fran Kirby on women’s shortlistThe magazine France Football has announced the shortlists for the Ballon d’Or awards, with the Denmark and Milan defender Simon Kjær a…
Love, courage and solidarity: 20 essential lessons young athletes taught us this summer
Protect your mental health, stand up for your friends and speak out against racism and homophobia. From the Euros to the Olympics, this season’s biggest stars have shown success is about much more than trophiesThe Olympics are racing towards the finish…