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Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann reveals aim to become a 'complete player' after Champions League brace against FC Rostov
02/11/16 16:11
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Grizemann has admitted he intends to take his game to the next level and become 'a complete player.' The French forward has been in blistering form for Atletico this season and recently scooped the 'best player in La Liga award' - pipping both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale - but the 25-year-old has plans to become even better. Griezmann was on target twice this week as Atletico defeated Russian side FC Rostov in the Champions League group stage....read
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann won't give up on pipping Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to Ballon d'Or
01/11/16 12:05Antoine Griezmann still harbours hopes of beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to this year's Ballon d'Or, according to the scout who discovered him.
FIFA unveil 'The Best' awards as they bid to rival Ballon d'Or with new annual prize following France Football split
31/10/16 15:15Football's governing body have announced the inaugural 'Best FIFA Football Awards' and declared the prizes the 'definitive accolade. The awards will take place in Zurich on January 9, 2017.
Cristiano Ronaldo should win the Ballon d'Or for his 'wonderful year', according to his former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson
31/10/16 10:24Of all the people who can claim credit for the extraordinary success of Cristiano Ronaldo's glittering, trophy-laden career, Sir Alex Ferguson can take a greater share than most.
Jamie Vardy is the only Englishman on 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist as he is joined by Leicester team-mate Riyad Mahrez in battle with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Co
24/10/16 09:12Leicester City's fairytale has continued with their two standout performers recognised now on the global stage. Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or.
Barcelona star Luis Suarez writes off Ballon d'Or chances... because it's all about 'marketing'
21/10/16 16:09The Uruguay international did collect the European Golden Shoe award on Thursday after scoring 40 goals last season as Barcelona claimed a La Liga and Copa del Rey double.
The 100 best players in the world... Sportsmail counts down the greatest footballers on the planet: Nos 20-1
14/10/16 06:07ADAM SHERGOLD: From Nos 20-1 La Liga is well represented and there's space for three Manchester United stars, but who comes out on top between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Barcelona legend Ronaldinho backs Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or... but admits Maradona and Pele are still the best of all time
12/10/16 09:06Ronaldinho has tipped Lionel Messi to claim the Ballon d'Or, but believes his former Barcelona team-mate still has some way to go to rank among the greatest of all time.
'Cristiano Ronaldo will win Ballon d'Or again this year': Real Madrid ace Casemiro backs star team-mate
11/10/16 16:01Ronaldo, 31, has been favourite to take home the prize after enjoying a golden summer as he helped Real pick up the Champions League and Portugal beat France to win Euro 2016.
Warning to archaeology pupils that 'bones can be scary' sparks fresh fears over cosseted generation of students
24/09/16 21:33University College London alerted students that history can be upsetting and they 'might feel stressed'. If they do, they can leave class, as long as they copy someone's notes later on.
Antoine Griezmann should beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the Ballon d'Or, insists Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran
20/09/16 16:25Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only players to win the Ballon d'Or in the last eight years, but Juanfran believes his Atletico team-mate Antoine Griezmann should break their dominance this year.
FIFA keen for Ballon d'Or ceremony to take place in London as relationship with FA shows signs of improvement
14/09/16 21:30CHARLES SALE: The event is traditionally held in FIFA’s home city of Zurich but there’s a desire to add more glitz and numbers to the occasion with a change of venue and London is first choice.
Cristiano Ronaldo has already won the Ballon d'Or after Euro 2016 win, claims beaten France star Antoine Griezmann
11/07/16 08:56Cristiano Ronaldo has already won the Ballon d'Or after he followed his Champions League win with Real Madrid by leading Portugal to Euro 2016 glory, says France's Antoine Griezmann.
Zoe Ball gets a visit from husband Norman Cook at BBC Radio 2 towers... as they head to the theatre with giddy daughter Nelly
01/06/16 18:37The DJ better known as Fatboy Slim was seen leaving BBC Radio 2 studios in London just ahead of Strictly's It Takes Two presenter Zoe, who was heading on to the theatre.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo put club rivalry aside to look after Barcelona rival Neymar at Ballon d'Or awards
22/03/16 23:32Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo put his club rivalry aside to help out Barcelona star Neymar January's Ballon d'Or awards, according to television presenter, Kate Abdo.
Cristiano Ronaldo IS the most expensive player in the world, costing more than Gareth Bale, insist Spanish newspaper
27/01/16 09:48The row over which of Ronaldo and Bale cost Real more money rumbles on, after Marca claimed the deal taking Ronaldo from Manchester United was larger than previously thought.
Lionel Messi shows off Ballon d'Or trophy to Barcelona fans who respond with giant 'congratulations' banner at the Nou Camp
17/01/16 20:13Lionel Messi returned to action at Barcelona for the first time since winning Monday's Ballon d'Or, and had a present to show the Nou Camp fans ahead of Barca's clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Lionel Messi returns to the pitch for the first time since winning fifth Ballon d'Or... the Barcelona star's quest for a sixth starts now
13/01/16 20:09Messi helped Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Espanyol, securing their place in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey, and he has been directly involved in eight of Barcelona's nine goals in 2016.
Cristiano Ronaldo lost Ballon d'Or to Lionel Messi, faces fight from Gareth Bale at Real Madrid and is being tempted by PSG... so, what happens next?
13/01/16 09:24PETE JENSON: Cristiano Ronaldo was second best behind Lionel Messi once again in the FIFA Ballon d’Or, and looks to have his work cut out to regain the title of world's best footballer. So what next?
Lionel Messi has Arsenal in his sights as Barcelona star targets more European glory
13/01/16 00:37Lionel Messi has sent an ominous warning to Arsenal that Barcelona are ready to make history and become the first team to retain the Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister enraged as Lionel Messi fans vandalise Portugal star's statue in celebration of Argentine's 5th Ballon D'or
13/01/16 00:31A well known statue of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on his native island of Madeira has been tagged with the name and number of longtime Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.
FIFPro World XI didn't have a Premier League player, but why four from Real Madrid when they didn't win anything?
12/01/16 23:02MARTIN SAMUEL: Once again, the FIFPro World XI does not include a Premier League or English player. Yet a quick glance at who is in suggests we should not be too downhearted.
Gareth Bale is a great player and he can win the Ballon d'Or one day, says Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric... as ex-Tottenham star says Premier League is trailing La Liga
12/01/16 22:00The 2015 Ballon D'Or may have passed Gareth Bale by but, in 12 months' time, Real Madrid colleague Luka Modric expects things to be very different for the Welshman.
Cristiano Ronaldo puts Ballon d'Or snub behind him as Real Madrid superstar poses with £146,000 Porsche 911 Turbo S
12/01/16 19:25Cristiano Ronaldo may have missed out on a fourth Ballon d'Or on Monday but the Real Madrid star appeared to be in high spirits while posing with a £146,000 supercar.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid FIFPro XI quartet in high spirits during training
12/01/16 18:25Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and Luka Modric were all selected in the FIFPro team selected by fellow professionals and gathered for a special team photo during training on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi would star playing at centre-back, says Luis Enrique after Barcelona phenomenon wins fifth Ballon d'Or
12/01/16 17:48Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award while playing in a variety of positions, including a wider role as Barcelona claimed the treble last season, and Enrique insists the star could play anywhere.
Lionel Messi is the best player in history... we will never see anything like him again, says Barcelona legend Xavi
12/01/16 17:29Barcelona legend Xavi has paid a heartfelt tribute to former team-mate Lionel Messi, describing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner as the 'best player in history'.
Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi presented with unique platinum boots as sponsors adidas celebrate 'the greatest of all time'
12/01/16 17:19Messi now has a pair of platinum boots to go alongside his new, gold Ballon d'Or trophy after being celebrated as 'the greatest player of all time' by adidas.
Lionel Messi and Neymar admit it was 'the dream' for Barcelona strike partner Luis Suarez to join them on Ballon d'Or shortlist
12/01/16 14:19While the former Liverpool striker was absent from the final three with Cristiano Ronaldo shortlisted instead, the Uruguayan's team-mates believe he will be joining them on the podium in the future.
Paul Pogba signs a Barcelona shirt as Juventus star attends FIFA Ballon d'Or gala
12/01/16 13:09The FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony was a day to rejoice for those connected with Barcelona but one particular moment may get tongues talking among the Nou Camp faithful.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are regulars in FIFA FIFPro's World XI... but who makes the ultimate star-studded team based on number of appearances?
12/01/16 13:05Sportsmail can reveal who would feature alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the ultimate FIFA FIFPro World XI by appearances since its inception back in 2005.
Lionel Messi is the greatest of all time... he has eclipsed Diego Maradona and Pele while maintaining Barcelona's brilliance
12/01/16 12:11PETE JENSON: As Lionel Messi looks back at his reflection in his five Ballon d'Or golden balls, it must be more difficult than ever to not think about just what he has become – the greatest of all time.
Bastian Schweinsteiger, James Rodriguez and Mile Jedinak among 30 international captains who didn't have Lionel Messi in top three for Ballon d'Or
12/01/16 11:26Despite scoring 52 goals for club and country last year, Lionel Messi didn't do enough to make it into the top three selections of a host of international captains in the Ballon d'Or vote.
Lionel Messi congratulated by media across Europe after Ballon d'Or win... with even Madrid based newspapers joining tributes
12/01/16 09:54Lionel Messi is no stranger to widespread plaudits, but even he may have been surprised by the identities of some of the newspapers celebrating his fifth Ballon d'Or triumph.
Lionel Messi praised by football world after fifth Ballon d'Or win - as Steven Gerrard and Gary Lineker call him 'the best ever'
12/01/16 00:29The footballing world has been reacting to Barcelona's Lionel Messi winning his fifth Ballon d'Or, with Steven Gerrard saying he thinks the striker is the best player ever.
Lionel Messi collects an unprecedented fifth Ballon d'Or trophy... and the Twittersphere reacts in typically hilarious fashion
11/01/16 23:37Lionel Messi defeated nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate, Neymar to win an unprecedented fifth Ballon d'Or trophy on Monday night... and Twitter responded in fine form.
Lionel Messi's son acknowledges Barcelona star's fifth Ballon d'Or crown as he appears to hold up five fingers as dad collects gong
11/01/16 23:29Lionel Messi scooped his fifth Ballon d'Or crown after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to the gong - and his son Thiago appeared to be one of the first to acknowledge the feat.
Paul Pogba takes mother as his guest to Ballon d'Or gala as Juventus midfielder makes FIFPro World XI
11/01/16 23:07Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba opted to take his mother Yeo as his guest to FIFA's Ballon d'Or gala on Monday night. The 22-year-old Frenchman was named in the FIFPro World XI for 2015.
Lionel Messi insists he will NOT be moving to the Premier League and has no intention of leaving Barcelona after Ballon d'Or win
11/01/16 22:32DOMINIC KING IN ZURICH: Lionel Messi has enjoyed a remarkable 12 months, winning five trophies, but he made it clear he has no intention of showcasing his talents away from Barcelona.
Wayne Rooney picked Lionel Messi and Thomas Muller over Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or and he made Jose Mourinho his coach of the year... discover who every international captain and boss voted for
11/01/16 21:14Wayne Rooney's votes for coach of the year at the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony were for the three managers most strongly linked with replacing Louis van Gaal at Manchester United.
Lionel Messi's partner Antonella Roccuzzo leads the glamorous WAGS at FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015 gala as she joins Sergio Ramos' girlfriend Pilar Rubio on the red carpet
11/01/16 20:12It was a night which saw her better half walk away with the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player for the fifth time.
The mane attraction! James Nesbitt appears to sport a 'weave' as he boasts fuller hairline at FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015 gala
11/01/16 19:43The 50-year-old actor was seen sporting a fuller hairline at the Ballon D’Or gala on Monday evening.
Leona Lewis shows off her ample assets in glittering silver gown ahead of her performance at FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015 Awards in Zurich
11/01/16 19:32Leona Lewis made sure all eyes were on her as she walked the red carpet at the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015 Awards in Zurich on Monday evening.
Carli Lloyd named FIFA Women's World Player of the Year at Ballon d'Or 2015 gala
11/01/16 19:02Carli Lloyd collected the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award at the Ballon d'Or 2015 ceremony after starring for USA in last year's World Cup triumph.
Lionel Messi scoops FIFA Ballon d'Or award and is crowned world's best player ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar
11/01/16 18:54DOMINIC KING IN ZURICH: Lionel Messi moved brilliance to another level as he was presented with the Ballon d’Or for the fifth time in his extraordinary career.
Ballon d'Or: Puskas Award handed to Brazilian Wendell Lira for brilliant team goal
11/01/16 18:45Ballon d'Or 2015 winner Lionel Messi did not pick up another major individual prize in Switzerland on Monday, as Wendell Lira won the Puskas Award.
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique named FIFA World Coach of the Year at Ballon d'Or 2015
11/01/16 18:39Barcelona boss Luis Enrique claimed FIFA's top coaching award ahead of Bayern Munich's Pep Guardiola and Chile's Jorge Sampaoli at Monday night's Ballon dOr ceremony in Zurich.
Jill Ellis scoops FIFA Women's World Coach of the Year at Ballon d'Or 2015 ceremony
11/01/16 18:20Jill Ellis collected the FIFA Women's World Coach of the Year award at the Ballon d'Or 2015 ceremony after enjoying a stellar year with the USA.
FIFA Team of the Year: FIFPro World XI includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Juventus star Paul Pogba
11/01/16 18:14FIFA have announced their FIFPro World XI,with all three nominees of the individual Ballon d'Or award making the line-up. Cristiano Ronaldo joins Lionel Messi and Neymar up front.
Cristiano Ronaldo admits Lionel Messi and Neymar are more likely to win Ballon d'Or but vows to come back stronger in 2016
11/01/16 16:29DOMINIC KING IN ZURICH: Cristiano Ronaldo conceded that his lack of a trophy in 2015 puts him behind Lionel Messi and Neymar but is doubly determined to win the the award next year.
Lionel Messi's reel of red, Frank Ribery's floral trousers and Cristiano Ronaldo's shiny silk number... Sportsmail takes a look at the most memorable Ballon d'Or outfits
11/01/16 13:47The winner of Monday night's Ballon d'Or might be a formality, but what Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar will wear remains a mystery. Here are some of the best outfits from over the years.
Ballon d'Or 2015 winner: Lionel Messi crowned world's best ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar in Zurich
11/01/16 12:39Lionel Messi moved brilliance to another level as he was presented with the Ballon D’Or for the fifth time in his extraordinary career.
Lionel Messi has no competition for the Ballon d'Or... he's a myth, claims Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov
11/01/16 09:56The Argentine superstar is the favourite to beat fellow nominees Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to the most coveted individual prize in world football and claim his fifth title.
Neymar has challenged Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or like no forward has done, whether he wins or not the Brazilian belongs in their company
11/01/16 07:56RIK SHARMA: Neymar has done something no other footballer has achieved since 2008. He played Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at their own game, and held his own.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals than Lionel Messi and Neymar and carried Real Madrid, if the Ballon d'Or is about personal glory then it should go to him
11/01/16 07:56KIERAN CANNING: Cristiano Ronaldo may rarely be the favourite in a popularity contest, but the facts don't lie and, despite Barcelona's trophy haul, it was Real's supremo who shone brightest.
Lionel Messi had an extraordinary year even by his standards... the Barcelona superstar deserves to win his fifth Ballon d'Or
11/01/16 07:39Back in January 2015 Lionel Messi was sick to the stomach of team affairs at Barcelona. What happened next, though, was extraordinary even by the Barca superstar's standards.
FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015: Mark Sampson, Jill Ellis and Norio Sasaki compete for women's world coach award... here's all you need to know about the talented trio
10/01/16 18:59Mark Sampson, Jill Ellis and Norio Sasaki compete for the Women's World Coach of the Year award. Here, Sportsmail tells you all you need to know about the talented coaches.
FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015: Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Jorge Sampaoli compete for men's world coach award... here's all you need to know about the talented trio
10/01/16 18:17Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Jorge Sampaoli compete for the Men's World Coach of the Year award. Sportsmail tells you all you need to know about the talented coaches.
Lionel Messi will win the Ballon d'Or, but absent friends take the shine off FIFA event
10/01/16 00:38EUROVIEW: For a gala which should be principally significant for a return, that of Messi to the top of the podium, the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich will also be one of significant absences.
Barcelona 4-0 Granada: Lionel Messi scores stunning hat-trick as hosts cruise to victory
09/01/16 16:52RIK SHARMA AT THE NOU CAMP: Barcelona eased to a 4-0 victory over La Liga strugglers Granada, as Lionel Messi underlined his Ballon d'Or credentials at the Nou Camp.
Puskas Award: Lionel Messi, Alessandro Florenzi and Wendell Lira battle it out for coveted FIFA goal of the year gong... All you need to know about Monday's ceremony
09/01/16 15:23Ballon d'Or favourite Lionel Messi is favourite for another award at Monday's award bash in Switzerland - the Puskas Award, which is FIFA's Goal of the year Award.
Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi favourite to beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar... All you need to know about Monday's ceremony
09/01/16 09:24The Ballon d'Or is one of the most coveted prizes for football players, and this weekend will see the crowning of the world's best player in Switzerland.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has the appetite for more Ballon d'Or success after post-siesta snack of bread with spread
08/01/16 23:55They say the secret to optimal success for athletes is finding the right balance between training, rest and nutrition, and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo would appear to have perfected it.
Lionel Messi's heroics topped the Twitter mentions in 2015 but Cristiano Ronaldo was the most talked about on Facebook
08/01/16 13:53Lionel Messi would be a runaway winner of the Ballon d'Or prize for the greatest player on the planet if it was decided by Twitter mentions... but Cristiano Ronaldo is the King of Facebook.
Cristiano Ronaldo must accept he may finish THIRD behind Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Neymar in Ballon d'Or contest
08/01/16 07:34PETE JENSON: Messi will win his fifth Balon D’Or next week and Ronaldo has accepted that. What he may still need to get his head around is the idea that he might not come second either
Cristiano Ronaldo looks to get in some much-needed free-kick practice... by beating his son at set-piece game in the garden
07/01/16 23:40Cristiano Ronaldo has been giving his son a masterclass in the art of the perfect free-kick, and the Real Madrid star was more than happy to teach him tough love by showing him how it's done.
Eden Hazard was compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo last season... what a difference 12 months in football can make
03/01/16 15:52SAMI MOKBEL AT SELHURST PARK: Last season, Eden Hazard’s ninth minute deflected effort from the edge of the box would probably have given Chelsea the lead. This term, he got injured.
James Nesbitt to host Ballon d'Or ceremony as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo go head to head for top individual prize
16/12/15 10:43The Northern Irish actor and Manchester United fan will host the show for the first time. He will be joined by the multi-lingual sports presenter Kate Abdo, who did so last year.
Cristiano Ronaldo's goals could beat Lionel Messi's Barcelona triumphs in race for 2015 Ballon d'Or, says Luis Figo
15/12/15 19:27Cristiano Ronaldo will win the 2015 Ballon d'Dor hands down if votes are decided based on individual rather than team achievements, says Portuguese legend Luis Figo.
Neymar's time has come to win the Ballon d'Or... I voted for him, reveals Dunga
07/12/15 16:18Brazil manager Dunga has revealed he voted for star striker Neymar to win the Ballon d'Or instead of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi backed by Xavi to win the Ballon d'Or as former Barcelona team-mate insists Argentine 'is the best in history'
04/12/15 13:52Spanish legend Xavi has backed former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi to win this year’s Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and and current team-mate Neymar Jnr.
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid following Ballon d'Or 2015 nomination as Rafael Benitez's team prepare for Cadiz trip
01/12/15 12:37Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the training field the day after receiving another Ballon d'Or nomination as Real Madrid prepare to travel to Cadiz in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night.
Luis Suarez has earned a place in the Ballon d'Or top three ... he should be on the podium instead of Cristiano Ronaldo
01/12/15 11:55Luis Suarez has had a sensational year and for his place on the podium to be taken by someone who has won nothing in 2015 is one of the strangest ever Ballon d’Or decisions.
Luis Suarez should have been on Ballon d'Or shortlist with us, insist Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Neymar
30/11/15 23:59Barcelona superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar insist that the third member of their 'MSN' trinity should have joined them on the Ballon d'Or shortlist. Cristiano Ronaldo took the other place.
Barcelona must pay Neymar's former club Santos £1.4m after the Brazilian named in the FIFA Ballon d'Or final three
30/11/15 17:57Neymar's Ballon d’Or nomination has been celebrated as much in Sao Paulo as in Barcelona. The player’s former club Santos will earn £1.4million from the 23-year-old making the list.
Lionel Messi wants the Ballon d'Or back... and after his 58 goals led Barcelona to the treble, Cristiano Ronaldo thinks he'll win
30/11/15 14:39Having seen Cristiano Ronaldo win the Ballon d'Or awards for 2013 and 2014, Lionel Messi was not planning on letting him lift the trophy he had earned the four previous years again.
Neymar has shown ability well beyond his years... he's about more than just goals and deserves the Ballon d'Or
30/11/15 14:33PETE JENSON: When it comes to dethroning Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi the question is no longer 'if' but when, and Neymar's form this season suggests he is the man to do it.
Cristiano Ronaldo should win Ballon d'Or for a third year in a row... and the stats prove it
30/11/15 13:34For all the talk of Messi and Neymar producing beautiful football and inspiring their team to trophies, the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or should be the same as last year's - Ronaldo.
Ballon d'Or 2015 shortlist sees Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi joined by Neymar for FIFA award as Luis Suarez misses out
30/11/15 13:28Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have been named on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or but Luis Suarez misses out on a nomination despite excellent form for Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo all but concedes Ballon d'Or to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on The Jonathan Ross Show... and says 'we are not friends... but we respect each other'
13/11/15 00:01The Ballon d'Or appears a trophy too far for Cristiano Ronaldo this season after the Real Madrid forward all but conceded the title to Lionel Messi. Ronaldo, has clinched the last two gongs ahead Messi.
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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final
Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner
Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way
Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals
Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set
Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United
Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet
Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing
Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland
Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure
Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
