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‘He is not Jesus Christ’: Argentina urged to keep easing pressure on Lionel Messi

Batistuta insists the balance is better now after ‘doing damage for a long time’ around the PSG superstar

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi defended after "damage" caused by past failures - "he is not Jesus Christ!"

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the Qatar World Cup later this year, but Gabriel Batistuta believes the Paris Saint-Germain star no longer carries as much weight of expectation

Daily Mirror

Thierry Henry makes Kylian Mbappe stance clear after alarming on-pitch PSG strop

Kylian Mbappe was seen sulking during Paris Saint-Germain's 5-2 Ligue 1 victory over Montpellier on Saturday, appearing to stop running midway through a counter-attack

Daily Mirror

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Conor McGregor out of sport's top ten social media earners but is still paid six figures per post

The Dubliner is still raking in a fortune despite not making the top ten earners

Dublin Live

Conor McGregor misses out on sport's top ten social media earners as payments revealed

He's still raking in an obscene amount of money per sponsored social media post though

Irish Mirror

Viewer’s Guide for This Year’s World Cup in Qatar

A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title. One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The PSV wonderkid who Rangers will need to be wary of in Champions League - Monday Kick-Off

Xavi the man Rangers might have to be wary of

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Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d’Or list of nominees

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award

The Hindu

Kylian Mbappe names his top three choices for Ballon d'Or - and includes himself

Mbappe is one of the names on this year's 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or, which was won for a record seventh time by Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi last November

Daily Mirror

Kylian on the cards for PSG as Galtier debuts as boss at Parc des Princes

Four goals against Nantes in the Trophée des Champions – the French Super Cup – and five goals against Clermont for the first game of the Ligue 1 season, proceedings couldn’t have started more propitiously for new Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier.

Radio France Internationale

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A select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Hindu

Ballon d’Or nominees announced, Lionel Messi misses cut for first time since 2005

Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo were all included in the 30-man list of Ballon d’Or nominees but Lionel Messi missed out after a slow start with Paris Saint-Germain

The Hindu

Lionel Messi snub and Cristiano Ronaldo decision explained by Ballon d'Or organisers

France Football included Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the vote for the year's Ballon d'Or but couldn't find room for defending champion Lionel Messi

Daily Mirror

Ballon d’Or Shortlist Revealed: Messi Omitted, Benzema the Clear Favorite

For the first time since 2005, Lionel Messi is not shortlisted for France Football’s prestigious award, which should be Karim Benzema’s to lose.

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Football London

Tottenham and Chelsea stars on Ballon d'Or list amid Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shock

The award for the best player will be voted for by some of the world's elite competitors.

Manchester Evening News

Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo up for Ballon d'Or as Erling Haaland joined by six Man City stars

The 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or award has been confirmed.

The Independent UK

Three Lionesses on Ballon d’Or shortlist but record winner Lionel Messi snubbed

The England trio are in the running for the prestigious prize but Lionel Messi was left off the men’s shortlist.

The Guardian - UK

England’s Bronze, Mead and Bright nominated for Ballon d’Or

England’s European champions Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Millie Bright have been nominated for the Ballon d’Or Feminin

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France 24

Lionel Messi absent from list of Ballon d'Or nominees for 2022

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi paid a high price for an underwhelming first season with Paris Saint-Germain when he was left off the 30-strong list for this year's coveted football award.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi snubbed by Ballon d’Or for first time in 17 years as Premier League stars dominate shortlist

Six-time winner Lionel Messi has failed to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or for the first time in 17 years.

The Independent UK

Ballon d’Or: Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas among favourites but Lionel Messi not among nominees

Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold are nominated from England’s national team

Daily Mirror

Ballon d'Or shortlist: Lionel Messi snubbed as Cristiano Ronaldo clings on to hope

France Football have confirmed their 30-man shortlist for the men's Ballon d'Or, with Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah included

Daily Mirror

Marcus Rashford has Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo preference amid PSG transfer links

Marcus Rashford has emerged as a target for Paris Saint-Germain and previously delivered his verdict on the notorious debate surrounding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

The Independent UK

PSG eye Marcus Rashford as long-term Lionel Messi replacement

The Ligue 1 champions are understood to have contacted the Manchester United striker’s representatives to sound out a potential move

Liverpool Echo

Mo Salah's strange Rick and Morty-themed weapon in Golden Boot race

The unusual tie in with the animated series mean Salah will be wearing striking new boots this season

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