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'They orchestrate campaigns well' - Ballon d'Or chief says it's no coincidence Real Madrid win most awards

Real Madrid know how to «orchestrate campaigns» to win the Ballon d’Or and it’s not a coincidence they have had more players win the prestigious award than any other club, according to the director of France Football. The French magazine is the organiser of the sport’s most prestigious individual prize, which Real striker Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favourite to claim at this year’s ceremony on Monday. Ad "(Real Madrid president) Florentino Perez orchestrates campaigns well, tacitly, without drifts, everything he does is authorised," Pascal Ferre, the director of France Football, told EFE.

'I believe I can do it' - Rickie Fowler holds lead heading into final round of ZOZO Championship

Rickie Fowler will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the ZOZO Championship, as his upturn in fortunes continued. Fowler linked up with his old coach Butch Harmon earlier this year, after sinking down the world rankings as his game deserted him. Ad The Ryder Cup veteran showed positive signs towards the end of the summer, albeit he was dogged by inconsistency.

Charley Hull takes embarrassing tumble as tee box collapses, Dame Laura Davies captures moment

Charley Hull had a nightmare opening round at the Aramco Team Series event in New York, and things went from bad to worse in the second round. Hull’s play improved at Trump Ferry Point as she went 12 strokes better than her opening round of 82. Ad But her play was not the talking point, as Hull took an unfortunate tumble.

Astonishing emotion from Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed for first time after seventh World Championship title

The powerful emotions felt by Ronnie O'Sullivan after his seventh World Championship title are to be revealed for the first time on the Eurosport show Seventh Heaven. After claiming his famous seventh world title at the Crucible in May, O'Sullivan joined the Eurosport studio and in footage which has never been seen before, the snooker great broke down into tears as the magnitude of the achievement hit home. Ad The moment gives an extraordinary insight into how much a seventh world title meant to O'Sullivan.

Lionel Messi worried by injuries to Argentina stars Paulo Dybala and Angel Di Maria ahead of Qatar World Cup

Lionel Messi is worried by the injuries suffered by his Argentina team-mates Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala ahead of the World Cup, and admitted it’s «scary» to think about taking a knock on the eve of the tournament. Messi will captain the Albiceleste in Qatar next month, but the involvement of two of his fellow forwards has been cast into doubt.

Iga Swiatek: World No. 1 dominates Coco Gauff to progress to semi-finals of San Diego Open

Iga Swiatek recorded a resounding win over Coco Gauff to progress to the semi-finals of the San Diego Open and take another step towards her eighth singles title of 2022. The world No.1 thrashed the home favourite 6-0 6-3 in a dominant performance that lasted just 65 minutes at the Barnes Tennis Centre. Ad Swiatek, who triumphed at the US Open last month, stretched her perfect record to 4-0 against the world No.

Mallorca: Why triathlete’s flock to the beautiful Balearic paradise

Swimming, cycling, running. There’s no better place for this trio than Mallorca. Triathlon aficionados have known this for a long time and flock en masse to the island to train and compete throughout the summer.

Juventus target Manchester City ace Ilkay Gundogan, Barcelona keen to spend again this winter - Paper Round

Juventus target Gundogan move Italian giants Juventus hope to sign Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer, according to The Sun, who quote reports in Italy. The 32-year-old Germany international will be available on a Bosman if his contract is not renewed in the coming months, and there are complications over the renewal. Gundogan has started well this season and he could help Juventus, who are currently struggling with injuries to stars like Paul Pogba and Federico Chiesa.

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'They orchestrate campaigns well' - Ballon d'Or chief says it's no coincidence Real Madrid win most awards

'I believe I can do it' - Rickie Fowler holds lead heading into final round of ZOZO Championship

Charley Hull takes embarrassing tumble as tee box collapses, Dame Laura Davies captures moment

Astonishing emotion from Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed for first time after seventh World Championship title

Lionel Messi worried by injuries to Argentina stars Paulo Dybala and Angel Di Maria ahead of Qatar World Cup

Iga Swiatek: World No. 1 dominates Coco Gauff to progress to semi-finals of San Diego Open

Mallorca: Why triathlete’s flock to the beautiful Balearic paradise

Juventus target Manchester City ace Ilkay Gundogan, Barcelona keen to spend again this winter - Paper Round