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Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to scathing taunts in Saudi Arabia - before heated argument with Jordan Henderson

Cristiano Ronaldo let his emotions get the better of himself on Tuesday night while playing for Al-Nassr

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Arsenal: Bukayo Saka targeting Ballon d'Or win as Mikel Arteta backs star's chances

The Gunners star was ranked 24th in the 2023 list but his manager sees no reason why he cannot usurp Lionel Messi

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo rages against fans, the referee and Jordan Henderson in chaotic King Cup tie

Ronaldo was booked for dissent and somehow avoided a second yellow despite his fury during Al-Nassr’s win over Al-Ettifaq

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Ballon d'Or 2024 power rankings: Jude Bellingham up against Real Madrid teammates

The Ballon d'Or 2024 power rankings have been updated following the release of the 30-player shortlist

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What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?

A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football.

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Lionel Messi names teenager as future Ballon d'Or winner - after comparisons between the two

Lionel Messi has been particularly impressed with a future star as he casts his eye to the next generation of world-beaters

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Lionel Messi wins 8th Ballon d'Or; Spain's Aitana Bonmatí is named top female player

Messi has now won 12% of all men's Ballon d'Or trophies. Both of this year's winners are midfielders who led their national teams to long-awaited World Cup victories.

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Revealed: The secret that prolonged Ballon d’Or winner’s career by 10 YEARS

The Ballon d'Or winner who played a decade longer than he should have – and how he won his award more for longevity than anything he'd achieved that season

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Emiliano Martinez booed at Ballon d’Or ceremony as Argentina goalkeeper collects award in Paris

Martinez is not popular in Paris after his conduct in the wake of Argentina’s World Cup final win over France

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage

Lionel Messi has added layer upon layer to his talents over the years to create greatness and his era of dominance surely ended on Monday night with one final Ballon d’Or award

The Independent UK

Sam Kerr pipped by Bonmati for women's Ballon D'Or

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won women's soccer's top individual honour, narrowly beating Sam Kerr who finished second in the voting.

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Lionel Messi sends classy message to Erling Haaland after beating Man City striker to Ballon d’Or

Argentine wins eighth award of his remarkable career - but it is surely the last

Evening Standard

Ballon d’Or: Bonmatí and Messi get top accolades as Bellingham acclaimed

Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi won the women’s and men’s awards respectively, while Jude Bellingham took the Kopa trophy for the best player under the age of 21

The Guardian - UK

Ballon d'Or 2023: Lionel Messi wins eighth award after World Cup triumph

Erling Haaland finishes second after stunning season with Manchester City

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory with Argentina

The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off France to win the tournament for the first time in his illustrious career.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati win Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or as Aitana Bonmati and Jude Bellingham also pick up awards

The England star picked up the Kopa Trophy, while Spain’s brilliant midfielder Bonmati claimed the Ballon d’Or Feminin

France 24

Argentina's Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or award for eighth time

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time in his career at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday.

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Spanish World Cup star Aitana Bonmati wins Women's Ballon d'Or

Spain and Barcelona player Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the first time.

The Guardian - UK

Ballon d’Or 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí named winners – as it happened

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí were crowned the best footballers in the world after pivotal roles in Argentina and Spain’s World Cup glory

The Independent UK

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award

The 2023 Ballon d’Or winner will be revealed in Paris tonight with Aitana Bonmati favourite for the Feminin award

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi is no longer the best in the world but he deserves one last Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi has added layer upon layer to his talents over the years to become the complete forward who completed football, and his era of dominance will surely end tonight with one final Ballon d’Or award

The Guardian - US

The gulf between the Premier League and the rest may never have been so wide

All three promoted clubs are in the relegation zone this season. Their struggles reflect a wider problem in the modern game

Evening Standard

Ballon d’Or 2023 LIVE! Latest reaction, award lists and results as Lionel Messi wins again

Erling Haaland finishes second with Kylian Mbappe third

The Independent UK

Ballon d’Or shortlist: Who are the nominees for 2023 award tonight?

Everything you need to know ahead of the awards ceremony

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