Ballon d'Or: Xavi, Maldini & Ribery feature in best XI of players never to win gong
The 2022 Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to take place on Monday.
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UAE Pro League completes preparations for World Leagues Forum
ABU DHABI: The UAE will host the annual meeting of the World Leagues Forum (WLF), being held for the first time in the region, on October 18 and 19. The UAE Pro League has finalized preparations to host the WLF, which is set to be attended by an elite group of decision-makers and football experts in Dubai, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Saturday.
‘He deserves it’ – Real Madrid great Ronaldo backs Karim Benzema for Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid legend Ronaldo believes Karim Benzema deserves to win the 2022 Ballon d’Or after a “decisive” year in front of goal for the Spanish and European champions. The France international is the favourite to win the coveted annual award, which will be handed out on Monday. Ad Benzema scored a career-best 44 goals in 46 appearances for Real Madrid last season as they won La Liga and the Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Thierry Henry reacts as Man Utd star shouts during 2014 Ballon d'Or
Cristiano Ronaldo has the slimmest of slim chances of winning the 2022 Ballon d’Or.
Ronaldo, Benzema, Ramos: Mesut Ozil named his stunning dream XI in 2015
Happy birthday, Mesut Ozil.
Man Utd’s Greenwood arrested on suspicion of breaching bail
LONDON: Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested over an alleged breach of bail conditions, British police said on Saturday. The 21-year-old was first held in January over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman after images and videos were posted online.
Barcelona ‘spectacular’ in La Liga, warns Real Madrid coach Ancelotti
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his team that Barcelona have been “spectacular” in La Liga, despite their struggles in the Champions League. Barcelona are on the verge of Champions League elimination after a 3-3 draw at home against Inter Milan on Wednesday, but come into Sunday’s Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu as leaders, unbeaten in the top flight.
Take two: The pre-season Premier League predictions badly in need of a rethink
The certainty of high summer is in the rear-view mirror and faith in your pre-season predictions is falling faster than the leaves from the trees.