Ex-Bolton Wanderers, Liverpool & Rangers defender announces retirement from football aged 29
Former Bolton Wanderers defender Jon Flanagan has announced his retirement from football at the age of 29 due to injury.
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois slams Ballon d’Or awards after finishing seventh
Thibaut Courtois has not hidden his frustration after the Real Madrid goalkeeper finished seventh in the 2022 Ballon d’Or.
Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world
PARIS: Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world on Monday (Oct 17), while Barcelona's Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a second time.
Soccer-Keepers are being overlooked for Ballon d'Or award, says Courtois
PARIS : Thibaut Courtois was named man of the match in last season's Champions League final, but the Belgian goalkeeper came seventh in the Ballon d'Or rankings on Monday, which drew frustration at how the trophy for the world's best player is awarded.
Forget Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel should target Giro d’Italia in 2023 – Vincenzo Nibali
Vincenzo Nibali has urged Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) to delay his Tour de France debut and target the Giro d’Italia in 2023. Evenepoel soared to a maiden Grand Tour title at La Vuelta in September, fuelling excitement over a potential showdown with Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) and Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) at the Tour next year.
How to watch Manchester United vs Tottenham with TV and live stream details
After a sequence of unsteady performances, Erik ten Hag will be determined to show his mettle once again in Wednesday’s Old Trafford clash with Tottenham.
'I'm not even on the podium' - Thibaut Courtois says winning Ballon d'Or is 'impossible' for goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois does not believe he ever stood a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or this year because he is a goalkeeper. Before the men's prize was awarded to his team-mate Karim Benzema, Courtois picked up the Yashin Trophy which is given to the best goalkeeper for the 2021-22 season when he won the La Liga title and the Champions League. Ad Courtois' fine campaign was capped off by winning the player of the match award in the Champions League final against Liverpool.
Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or after fantastic year with Real Madrid
Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the reward coming after his stunning performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season. Benzema, who is the first French winner of the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane in 1998, scored 44 goals in 46 games for his club including 15 in the Champions League. Benzema, who also won the UEFA Nations League with France last season, pushed Bayern Munich and Senegal star Sadio Mane into second place.