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Karim Benzema Expected To Win Ballon d'Or After Exploits With Real Madrid

Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favourite to win the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and thereby become the first Frenchman to claim the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane almost quarter of a century ago. There are 30 nominees, but the Real Madrid striker is the outstanding candidate after his remarkable performances last season helped his club win the Champions League and La Liga.

Manchester United Star Mason Greenwood Charged With Attempted Rape

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, prosecutors said on Saturday. The 21-year-old England international is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday facing three counts relating to the same woman. The player was first held in January over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.

David de Gea has a new role in the Manchester United dressing room

You'd think most footballers would consider themselves a little unfortunate to play 500 games for Manchester United and win just one league title, but David de Gea doesn't look at it that way.

Stanford halts Notre Dame win streak in its tracks with Saturday upset

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Sometimes a trip to Las Vegas does not catch up to you until it is over. Notre Dame enjoyed its win in Sin City last week, but that hangover caught up with the Irish on Saturday in a 16-14 loss to Stanford. The win was the Cardinal’s first in its last 12 tries against FBS opponents.