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'Nobody doubts Karim Benzema will win the Ballon d'Or' says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says «nobody doubts» that Karim Benzema will win the Ballon d'Or. Benzema is one of the favourites for the reputed individual crown following his remarkable exploits in 2021/22 that saw him score 44 goals in 46 appearances, and that helped Los Blancos win both La Liga and the Champions League. Ad The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced on October 17 in Paris, with Sadio Mane and Mo Salah also expected to be in the running to take the award off current holder Lionel Messi.

Springbok Leyds kicks La Rochelle to Top 14 summit as Gelant debuts

South Africa fullback Dillyn Leyds scored nine points from the tee as La Rochelle beat Racing92 24-19 to take over as leaders of the French Top 14 on Saturday.

Erik ten Hag makes Manchester United transfer claim after Erling Haaland comments

Erik ten Hag insists the best players in the world do want to play for Manchester United — and that some of them are already plying their trade at Old Trafford.

LOI Preview: Shamrock Rovers close in on title as Sligo Rovers look to keep their faint European ambitions alive

Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers, The Showgrounds, 7.45pm

RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku completes Chelsea medical ahead of £52.8m transfer - Paper Round

Nkunku completes Chelsea medical The Daily Mail reports that RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku has already undergone a medical with Chelsea doctors present, in Frankfurt earlier this year. The 24-year-old has a £52.8 million release clause, which the paper does not believe can be negotiated. Chelsea sold Timo Werner back to the club this summer and the Frenchman had been seen as a potential replacement.

Cameron Norrie pulls out of Korea Open quarter-finals with illness in blow to ATP Tour Finals hopes

British No.1 Cameron Norrie pulled out of the Korea Open shortly before he was due to face Jenson Brooksby in the quarter-finals on Friday. Second seed Norrie earned a place in the last eight by beating Japan’s Kaichi Uchida in straight sets. Ad But the ATP confirmed to the BBC that he had pulled out of the tournament due to illness, less than an hour before his scheduled meeting with American Brooksby.

Organisers target Eden Park sell-out after record ticket sales

Organisers of the women's Rugby World Cup have set their sights on filling Eden Park for the tournament's opening matches next Saturday after confirming record-breaking sales for the curtain raiser in Auckland.

Richarlison calls for punishment after banana thrown in Brazil game

Richarlison responded angrily on Wednesday to racist abuse after he scored as Brazil thrashed Tunisia in a friendly in Paris.

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'Nobody doubts Karim Benzema will win the Ballon d'Or' says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

Springbok Leyds kicks La Rochelle to Top 14 summit as Gelant debuts

Erik ten Hag makes Manchester United transfer claim after Erling Haaland comments

LOI Preview: Shamrock Rovers close in on title as Sligo Rovers look to keep their faint European ambitions alive

RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku completes Chelsea medical ahead of £52.8m transfer - Paper Round

Cameron Norrie pulls out of Korea Open quarter-finals with illness in blow to ATP Tour Finals hopes

Organisers target Eden Park sell-out after record ticket sales

Richarlison calls for punishment after banana thrown in Brazil game