Ballon d'Or nominees: Messi misses out, Benzema and Ronaldo in, three Lionesses make cut
The name of seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi was left off the 30-man list for this year's coveted football award.
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Newcastle United transfer news: Christian Pulisic, James Maddison and Bamba Dieng all feature in latest rumour mill
Your Newcastle United transfer round-up for Saturday, August 13.
Ismaily strikes late to rescue Ligue 1 draw for Lille
Ligue 1 table after Ismaily's second half equaliser secured a draw from a tough contest at Nantes on Friday. Lille went into the game on the back of an impressive 4-1 win over Auxerre in last week's opening round but they were on the back foot when Moses Simon struck for the home side in the 27th minute, tucking in from close range.
Barcelona finally register Robert Lewandowski on eve of new season
Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha on Friday in time for their Liga opener against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. However, French defender Jules Kounde remains unregistered with La Liga. Barcelona have spent 153 million euros on transfer fees alone to strengthen their squad, with Lewandowski the most notable new arrival from Bayern Munich.
Robert Lewandowski cleared to make Barca debut after club trigger final 'economic lever'
Barcelona have registered four of their new players including marquee signing Robert Lewandowski in time for their first match of the new La Liga season on Saturday.
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic out of US Open tuneup in Cincinnati
Novak Djokovic pulled out of next week's hard-court tournament in Cincinnati on Friday because he has not gotten any COVID-19 vaccine shots and so is not allowed to travel to the United States. That is also why Djokovic is not expected to be able to enter the US Open, the year's last Grand Slam tournament, which begins in New York on Aug.
Ballon d'Or organisers explain Messi's omission from shortlist
France Football have given their reasons for not including defending champion Lionel Messi on this year's Ballon d'Or shortlist, which was revealed on Friday.
Ndombele heads to Napoli ahead of loan move with an option to buy
Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has travelled to Italy ahead of a loan move to Napoli, that includes an option to buy.