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Ballon d'Or's recognition as most prestigious award rooted in its history
PSG's Lionel Messi during players presentation before the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Strasbourg, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021
2021-12-01, Anadolu Agency
The Ballon d'Or, one of the oldest and most prestigious individual awards for football players, is given to the best player each year. Presented by the French weekly...
Ronaldo hits back at ‘lies’ about Ballon d’Or rivalry with Messi
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, duels for the ball with Watford's Kiko Femenia during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road, Watford, England, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.
2021-11-30, Gulf News
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at comments made by Ballon d’Or organiser PascalFerre, saying the editor-in-chief of France Football “lied” about his rivalry with Lionel...
Lionel Messi wins seventh men's Ballon d'Or as Alexia Putellas wins women's award
PSG player Lionel Messi reacts after winning the 2021 Ballon d'Or trophy during the 65th Ballon d'Or ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet, in Paris, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021
2021-11-29, RTE
Lionel Messi has won the seventh men's Ballon d'Or of his illustrious career at a ceremony in Paris. The Paris Saint-Germain forward saw off competition from...
Barcelona starlet Pedri treats his team-mates to a Michelin-star meal to celebrate winning the Kopa ...2021-12-02
The Daily Mail: Tis the season to be giving but Barcelona star Pedri took it one step further as he footed the bill at a Barcelona team dinner on Wednesday evening. There was plenty of reason to celebrate, given how Pedri had just turned 19 and had signed a new five-year deal...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Brazilian legend Ronaldo is football's greatest of all time and NOT Lionel ...2021-12-02
The Daily Mail: Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but insists neither of them are the greatest footballer of all time with Brazilian legend Ronaldo taking that prize in his opinion. Messi and Ronaldo have been at the pinnacle of the...
The making of Gabriel: How a once homesick Brazilian teenager became Arsenal's defensive rock2021-12-02
Yahoo Daily News: >Early in 2019, while working on his squad at Chapecoense, Claudinei Oliveira, the club's head coach, picked up his phone and gave a call to a former protégé. “Gabriel Magalhaes wasn’t playing much with Lille, so I wanted to check if he would like to join...
Football rumours: West Ham preparing for January move on Jesse Lingard2021-12-02
FourFourTwo: What the papers say The Mirror says West Ham are coming for Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard in January. The 28-year-old-forward previously enjoyed a successful loan move to the London Stadium but a deal was unable to be done in the summer. The paper...
Barcelona boss Xavi is handed a major boost as he 'gets a green light' to ...2021-12-02
The Daily Mail: Barcelona are ready to give boss Xavi Hernandez 'a green light' to make crucial signings in January, according to a new report. Due to the financial difficulties that have decimated the club's ability to be a major player in the transfer market, it was unclear...
Real Madrid go seven points clear as fans salute 'Ballon d'Or Benzema'2021-12-02
The Times of India: MADRID: Karim Benzema applauded Real Madrid's fans after they chanted "Karim, Ballon d'Or" as his goal against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday sent Madrid seven points clear at the top of La Liga. Benzema's 20th goal in 24 games this...
Chelsea targeting FIVE defenders, Barcelona want Azpilicueta, Liverpool thrash Everton, Barbosa Prem link – updates2021-12-02
The Sun: CHELSEA remain top of the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Watford at Vicarage Road. But there were worrying scenes from the terraces...
Benzema not upset after Ballon d’Or snub: Ancelotti2021-12-02
The Wire Network: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday Karim Benzema is "not crying" about missing out on winning his first Ballon d'Or. Lionel Messi, who left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last summer, won the Ballon d'Or for a record seventh time on Monday....
Messi looking to prove a point in Ligue 12021-12-02
The Wire Network: Lionel Messi was awarded a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or on Monday, but for the first time in his illustrious career, there was a mixed reaction to his success. The Argentinian great has made a slow start to life in France after a turbulent year that...
ONA Therapeutics Appoints Dr Michel Detheux as Independent Chair to Board of Directors2021-12-02
PR Newswire: BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ONA Therapeutics ("ONA"), which is focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic biologics targeting lipid metabolism to treat advanced cancer, today announces the appointment of Dr Michel...
West Ham ‘eye January deal for Jesse Lingard’ as Manchester United star targets permanent move2021-12-02
The Independent: What the papers say The Mirror says West Ham are coming for Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard in January. The 28-year-old-forward previously enjoyed a successful loan move to the...
Messi shows off Ballon d'Or as PSG held by Nice2021-12-02
The Times of India: PARIS: Lionel Messi showed off his latest Ballon d'Or to Paris Saint-Germain supporters on Wednesday but the Argentinian had a quiet night as the Ligue 1 leaders were held to a 0-0 draw by Nice at the Parc des Princes. The 34-year-old had been a pre-match...
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Man Utd interim boss Ralf Rangnick ‘will get £8m bonus if he lands blockbuster Erling ...2021-12-02
The Sun: RALF RANGNICK will receive an £8million bonus if he can help Manchester United land Erling Haaland, according to reports. The Norwegian striker has been on the Red Devils' radar for...