Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: 2022 Ballon d'Or decisions explained
For the first time since 2006, Lionel Messi is not in the running to win the Ballon d’Or.
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For the first time since 2006, Lionel Messi is not in the running to win the Ballon d’Or.
Erik ten Hag insists there is no need to "panic" over Manchester United's lack of transfer activity with less than three weeks to go before the European window to sign players closes.
After last Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Brighton, nothing less than a victory and a much-improved performance will be acceptable for Manchester United when they face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium this teatime.
The 2022 Ballon d’Or nominees were announced on Friday evening and Cristiano Ronaldo made the 30-man shortlist.
Manchester United take on Brentford away from home in the Premier League on Saturday evening.
PARIS: Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award on Friday for the first time since 2005.
Erik ten Hag has dropped a major hint that Cristiano Ronaldo has changed his mind and now wants to stay at Manchester United.