Ballon d'Or 2023 winner ‘leaked’ as Erling Haaland battles Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe
Argentina legend Lionel Messi is set to pip Erling Haaland to win his eighth Ballon d'Or title later this month after the results leaked, according to reports.
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Spain's women players ready to stick to football after ending boycott, says Bonmati
CORDOBA, Spain : Spain's women players want to "just stick to football" after they ended their boycott of the national team that started after former Spanish Federation (RFEF) boss Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips following their World Cup triumph, midfielder Aitana Bonmati said.
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland Nominated For FIFA Best Player Award 2023. See Full List
Women's World Cup player of the tournament Aitana Bonmati and her Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso were on Thursday nominated for the FIFA Best Player award, with six of Manchester City's treble winners named on the men's list. Bonmati and three of her World Cup-winning teammates, including Hermoso, were among the 16 nominees for women's best player.
Erling Haaland and Jenni Hermoso feature on FIFA awards shortlist
Manchester City's treble-winning squad from last season is responsible for six of the 12 players shortlisted for the FIFA Best Men's Player award, with forwards Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva joined by midfielders Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri. Gundogan has since moved to Barcelona.
Ballon d'Or nominees: Messi, Haaland and Salah make shortlist but no Ronaldo
Argentina forward Lionel Messi was among the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or award with Erling Haaland leading a seven-strong Manchester City contingent announced by organisers France Football magazine Wednesday.
Messi, Haaland, Mbappe nominated for Ballon d'Or, Putellas misses out
Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi was among the nominees for the prestigious men's Ballon d'Or trophy announced by organisers France Football magazine on Wednesday.
Spain mistakenly honours Icardi's sister for winning World Cup
The Spanish Government mistakenly honoured celebrity Ivana Icardi, sister of Argentinian football Mauro Icardi, instead of Women's World Cup winning captain Ivana Andres, with the country's Royal Order of Sports Merit, Spain's National Sports Council (CSS) confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 6).
Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain
MONACO: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and manager Pep Guardiola won UEFA awards on Thursday (Aug 31) for the best men's player and coach of the year as women's winners Aitana Bonmati and Sarina Wiegman addressed the turmoil in Spanish soccer in their speeches.