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'No doubts' - Lionel Messi names Ballon d'Or favourite as Liverpool duo overlooked

Lionel Messi won last year's Ballon d'Or while Liverpool star Mohamed Salah finished seventh

Liverpool Echo

Messi Tips Benzema for 'Deserved' Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid's France star Karim Benezema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, according to seven-time laureate Lionel Messi. Benzema was crucial in Madrid's Champions League victory this season, culminating with a 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris on Saturday, AFP said. Although he did not score in the final, Benzema's…

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Lionel Messi admits ‘no doubts’ Karim Benzema deserves Ballon d’Or

Seven-time winner Messi has tipped Benzema to secure the individual award for the first time

The Independent UK

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Messi: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or after spectacular season

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has backed Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema to win the award this year, saying there is “no doubt” that he deserves it after a spectacular year with club and country

The Hindu

Barcelona may repeat Lionel Messi mistake with major Chelsea transfers amid Lewandowski links

Barcelona's financial situation could lead to major transfer problems this summer, with the club eyeing a number of moves for Chelsea stars as well as a battle for Robert Lewandowski's signature

Football London

Lionel Messi reignites Robert Lewandowski Ballon d’Or row and tips this year’s winner

Lionel Messi publicly pleaded with Ballon d'Or organisers to give Robert Lewandowski the award for 2020, but insists he didn't deserve to win it 12 months later

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi admits he "had everything" in Barcelona and didn't want to leave the club

The Argentine superstar has spoken about the complicated and unexpected nature of his exit from the Camp Nou last summer and has spoken of why he has underperformed in Paris

Daily Mirror

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Thierry Henry declares "close the vote" as Ballon d'Or has already been decided

Karim Benzema has enjoyed a sensational season, culminating with Champions League success and Thierry Henry believes the Real Madrid star is a shoo in for the Ballon d'Or

Daily Mirror

Roberto Carlos picks Man United ace Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi in Champions League XI

The former Barcelona man was nowhere to be seen in the Real Madrid legend's line-up.

Manchester Evening News

On This Day in 2011: Barcelona win Champions League at Wembley

Goals from Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa helped coach Pep Guardiola to his second European title in three years.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi 'fed up' with Barcelona chief and demands he stops talking in phone call

Lionel Messi's name has been mentioned several times by Barcelona president Joan Laporta in press conferences since he left Spain for Paris Saint-Germain last summer

Daily Mirror

FIFA 22 Ligue 1 TOTS squad revealed featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar

Latest FIFA 22 news from the Mirror as EA Sports officially reveal the FIFA 22 Ligue 1 TOTS (Team of the Season) promo squad, featuring stars from Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon and Marseille.

Daily Mirror

Liverpool FC star Virgil van Dijk snubs Cristiano Ronaldo in dream five-a-side team

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 24 goals for Manchester United this season after a sensational return move.

Manchester Evening News

Pep Guardiola has already shown how Erling Haaland will fit in at Man City

Sceptics question if Erling Haaland suits City, but Pep Guardiola has shown before that he can evolve his team.

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

Is Karim Benzema the deadliest finisher in Europe? The data behind the world’s best goalscorers

Karim Benzema has racked up goals in the Champions League propelling Real Madrid to Saturday’s final against Liverpool, so is he the most accurate forward around? And what else does the data show?

Daily Mirror

Who will be FIFA 23 cover star? Kylian Mbappe and other potential candidates

Latest news from the Mirror on FIFA 23, which is set to be released later this year, including the game's expected release date, possible features, EA Sports FC, crossplay and more.

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Courtois Ready for Penalties against Liverpool: 'It's a Moment to Shine'

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he will not be afraid to take a penalty if their Champions League final against Liverpool goes the distance on Saturday. Courtois has an impressive record saving penalties this season, having stopped three of his five faced, including one from Lionel Messi against…

Daily Mirror

Virgil van Dijk names his best five-a-side team - but snubs Liverpool forwards

Virgil van Dijk was asked to give his all-star five-a-side team by Rio Ferdinand ahead of Liverpool's Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday evening

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Forbes Announces World’s Highest-Paid Athletes of the Last Year

Four NBA players made the top 10 and three soccer players appeared in the top four.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe transfer row intensifies as Ligue 1 chief escalates war with La Liga

Vincent Labrune has said that Javier Tebas, who last week claimed Mbappe’s decision to sign a €300m contract to remain at Paris Saint-Germain was “an insult to football” , has “denigrated” the French game with claims that are “both unacceptable and manifestly false"

Daily Mirror

Neymar makes U-turn on his Paris Saint-Germain future with transfer statement

The Brazilian has often cast doubt on his future at the Parc des Princes while he struggled to hit top form and steer clear of injuries throughout the season for PSG

Evening Standard

Diego Maradona tribute aeroplane launched in Argentina ahead of World Cup

An aeroplane that will act as a flying museum in tribute to the late Diego Maradona has been unveiled in his native Argentina.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe's new wage and how it compares to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

The Frenchman has penned a new three-year contract at Paris Saint-Germain to ensure that he continues to earn astronomical amounts of money - but how does it compare to Messi and Ronaldo?

Daily Mirror

Newcastle backed for stunning Neymar transfer as Man Utd and Liverpool rule out bids

Neymar's Paris Saint-Germain future is up in the air after Kylian Mbappe penned a new contract and Newcastle United have reportedly joined the race to sign the talented winger

Daily Mirror

FIFA 22 Ligue 1 TOTS predictions, leaks and confirmed FUT squad release date

Latest FIFA 22 news from the Mirror as the EA Sports Ligue 1 TOTS (Team of the Season) is set to be released into packs very soon, with the best France-based players set to feature.

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