Real Madrid star criticises their Ballon d'Or ranking in frustrated interview
Thibaut Courtois finished in seventh place as France Football revealed the full rankings for the 2022 Ballon d’Or nominees on Monday night.
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Ballon d'Or winners of 21st century, from Benzema and Figo via Messi and Ronaldo
Karim Benzema on Monday night was named the winner of the 2022 Ballon d'Or after a remarkable year with his club Real Madrid.
Neymar to testify on Friday
Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr. was excused by the judge from attending the remainder of the first session of the trial in Barcelona on Monday where he and eight others are charged with fraud and corruption over the player's transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013.
Spain's Koke suffers thigh injury ahead of FIFA World Cup
Atletico Madrid said Koke picked up a thigh injury in Saturday's 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, leaving the Spain midfielder just weeks to recover before the World Cup in Qatar. Koke had started physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions, Atletico said on Monday without providing a timeline for his return, but reports in Spanish media said he would be out for three weeks.
Benzema dedicates Ballon d'Or win 'to the people'
Karim Benzema said he had become more ambitious with age as the Real Madrid and France striker won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, and dedicated his trophy "to the people".
From Figo to Benzema via Messi and Ronaldo: Ballon d'Or winners of 21st century
Karim Benzema on Monday night was named the winner of the 2022 Ballon d'Or after a remarkable year with his club Real Madrid.
Karim Benzema: Real Madrid forward wins his first Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid and France forward Karim Benzema has won his first Ballon d’Or.
Soccer-Spain's Koke suffers thigh injury ahead of World Cup
(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid said Koke picked up a thigh injury in Saturday's 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, leaving the Spain midfielder just weeks to recover before the World Cup in Qatar.