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Karim Benzema wins men’s Ballon d’Or as Alexia Putellas retains women’s award

The Real Madrid captain was awarded the prize by his idol Zinedine Zidane, who was the last French player to win the Ballon d’Or in 1998

The Independent UK

Karim Benzema named best footballer on the planet with 2022 Ballon d’Or award triumph

Karim Benzema has been named the best footballer on the planet for 2022 after winning the Ballon d’Or.

Evening Standard

Benzema Leaves No Room for Debate in Claiming Ballon d’Or

King Karim was rightly crowned as the best player in the world by ‘France Football,’ capping a dominant, goal-filled year for a star who has waited his turn.

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MLS star Gonzalo Higuain receives ultimate praise from Lionel Messi ahead of retirement

Lionel Messi spoke warmly of Gonzalo Higuain and suggested the striker receives unfair criticism ahead of the Argentine's retirement once his MLS Playoff run with Inter Miami comes to an end

Daily Mirror

Ballon d’Or results LIVE: Winners revealed as Karim Benzema beats Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne to award

Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d’Or Feminin for the second year in a row while Thibaut Courtois, Sadio Mane, Robert Lewandowski and Gavi also won prizes

The Independent UK

Mikey Johnston shows Celtic what they still have as he earns 'mini Messi' nickname in Portugal

The winger is currently abroad in the hope of playing regularly and has began to catch impressive reviews.

Daily Record

When is the Ballon d’Or and who is on the 2022 shortlists?

The shortlists for the Ballon d’Or, Ballon d’Or Feminin, Kopa Trophy and Yashin Trophy have been released ahead of the 2022 ceremony

The Independent UK

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Lionel Messi snubs England as he names two favourites to win Qatar World Cup

Lionel Messi will try to win the World Cup with Argentina at the fifth attempt when this year's tournament kicks off in Qatar on November 20, with the final on December 18

Daily Mirror

Ballon d'Or winner and two other awards results leaked ahead of Paris ceremony

This year's Ballon d'Or awards will be confirmed on Monday evening during the annual awards ceremony in Paris with last year's Champions League star set to be crowned

Daily Mirror

Adidas respond to claims Nike were happy to keep Cristiano Ronaldo due to Lionel Messi worry

Lionel Messi left Nike to join rivals Adidas way back in 2006 and a new book has brought the decision back into the spotlight amid claims which involve Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mirror

Ballon d'Or winner 'leaked' just hours before official announcement as big reveal looms large

It would be just the third time the award has not be taken home by Messi or Ronaldo for 15 years.

Daily Record

Cristiano Ronaldo named most marketable athlete as Man Utd star beats Lionel Messi again

Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford are among the 17 footballers to be included on the prestigious list

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or return, Lionel Messi "lies" and award hint

Cristiano Ronaldo could be in attendance at ceremony for the 66th Ballon d’Or at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday night, despite his rocky relationship with the awards

Daily Mirror

Ballon d’Or 2022 live stream: How to watch awards ceremony online tonight

Everything you need to know as Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas stand as favourites ahead of the 2022 Ballon d’Or and Ballon d’Or Feminin

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Daily Mirror

When is the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony? Start time, TV channel, stream and nominees

Football superstars from around Europe are eagerly awaiting the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or award, with the 2022 ceremony set to be held in Paris on Monday

Radio France Internationale

PSG edge past Marseille to go three points clear at top of Ligue 1

Marseille lost their discipline and lost touch with Ligue 1 pacesetters Paris Saint-Germain following a 1-0 defeat at the Parc des Princes on Sunday night.

Football London

Lionel Messi joins Chelsea duo on Barcelona transfer shortlist as Todd Boehly faces £35m loss

N'Golo Kante and Jorginho will quickly become two of Europe's most coveted players ahead of the summer transfer window if Chelsea fail to extend their deals

Football London

Arsenal striker outscoring Lionel Messi admits he could leave amid impressive campaign

The Arsenal starlet has impressed on loan so far, but there could be concern over his long-term future on his return

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Egos, rumours, spats, rivalry and some football... Welcome to PSG v Marseille

Eleventh game of the French top flight season ... et voilà, le classique! – as clashes between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille are nicknamed.

Liverpool Echo

Mohamed Salah truth emerges amid new Liverpool and Ballon d'Or challenges

Mohamed Salah was an early favourite to win the Ballon d'Or in 2022 but his fortunes this year ensure the Liverpool forward is no longer in the conversation

Daily Mirror

Nike lost Lionel Messi to Adidas over 'trivial' issue that 'soured relationship'

Lionel Messi has become synonymous with Adidas as he developed into one of the world's best-ever players, but at the start of his career he was sponsored by American giants Nike

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappé’s tantrums and feuds a fresh twist in tiresome PSG pantomime

Absurdly wealthy owners with scant regard for the game placating absurdly remunerated players – is this really football?

Irish Mirror

Rating Man Utd and 7 clubs' chances on signing Joao Felix after Diego Simeone dispute

Joao Felix is reportedly unhappy at Atletico Madrid and wants to force through a transfer in the January window, but which clubs could feasibly take the Portuguese star?

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo attribute convinced Nike chiefs he was better option than Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo has been the face of Nike in football since 2003, while his rival Lionel Messi has been tied to Adidas, but for three years the two superstars had the same sponsors

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi admits Qatar World Cup injury fears after final career decision

Argentina captain Lionel Messi wants to win this year's World Cup in Qatar after admitting it could be his last chance to lift the prestigious honour at the fifth attempt

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