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Kylian Mbappe names his top three choices for Ballon d'Or - and includes himself

Mbappe is one of the names on this year's 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or, which was won for a record seventh time by Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi last November

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Kylian on the cards for PSG as Galtier debuts as boss at Parc des Princes

Four goals against Nantes in the Trophée des Champions – the French Super Cup – and five goals against Clermont for the first game of the Ligue 1 season, proceedings couldn’t have started more propitiously for new Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier.

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Ballon d’Or nominees announced, Lionel Messi misses cut for first time since 2005

Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo were all included in the 30-man list of Ballon d’Or nominees but Lionel Messi missed out after a slow start with Paris Saint-Germain

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Lionel Messi snub and Cristiano Ronaldo decision explained by Ballon d'Or organisers

France Football included Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the vote for the year's Ballon d'Or but couldn't find room for defending champion Lionel Messi

Daily Mirror

Ballon d’Or Shortlist Revealed: Messi Omitted, Benzema the Clear Favorite

For the first time since 2005, Lionel Messi is not shortlisted for France Football’s prestigious award, which should be Karim Benzema’s to lose.

Sports Illustrated

Tottenham and Chelsea stars on Ballon d'Or list amid Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shock

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Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo up for Ballon d'Or as Erling Haaland joined by six Man City stars

The 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or award has been confirmed.

Manchester Evening News

Three Lionesses on Ballon d’Or shortlist but record winner Lionel Messi snubbed

The England trio are in the running for the prestigious prize but Lionel Messi was left off the men’s shortlist.

The Independent UK

England’s Bronze, Mead and Bright nominated for Ballon d’Or

England’s European champions Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Millie Bright have been nominated for the Ballon d’Or Feminin

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi absent from list of Ballon d'Or nominees for 2022

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi paid a high price for an underwhelming first season with Paris Saint-Germain when he was left off the 30-strong list for this year's coveted football award.

France 24

Lionel Messi snubbed by Ballon d’Or for first time in 17 years as Premier League stars dominate shortlist

Six-time winner Lionel Messi has failed to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or for the first time in 17 years.

Evening Standard

Ballon d’Or: Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas among favourites but Lionel Messi not among nominees

Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold are nominated from England’s national team

The Independent UK

Ballon d'Or shortlist: Lionel Messi snubbed as Cristiano Ronaldo clings on to hope

France Football have confirmed their 30-man shortlist for the men's Ballon d'Or, with Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah included

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Marcus Rashford has Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo preference amid PSG transfer links

Marcus Rashford has emerged as a target for Paris Saint-Germain and previously delivered his verdict on the notorious debate surrounding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

The Independent UK

PSG eye Marcus Rashford as long-term Lionel Messi replacement

The Ligue 1 champions are understood to have contacted the Manchester United striker’s representatives to sound out a potential move

Liverpool Echo

Mo Salah's strange Rick and Morty-themed weapon in Golden Boot race

The unusual tie in with the animated series mean Salah will be wearing striking new boots this season

Daily Mirror

Xavi's awkward Ballon d'Or remark aimed at Robert Lewandowski could leave him red-faced

Robert Lewandowski now finds himself playing under Xavi, less than a year after the Bareclona manager's comments about his Ballon d'Or prospects while at Bayern Munich

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Cardiff City transfer news as Vincent Kompany 'respects' Bluebirds' wish after Burnley bid rejection and two signings announced

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi issues Barcelona denial as Chelsea miss out on another defender

EUROPEAN TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Lionel Messi's camp have insisted no talks have started over return to Barcelona at the end of his PSG contract

Evening Standard

Erling Haaland has Man City lift-off as West Ham transfer needs laid bare by predictable defeat

Come the final day of the Premier League campaign nine months from now, this defeat by Manchester City is unlikely to stand out as a season defining result for West Ham.

Daily Mirror

Alexis Sanchez's Man Utd piano skills, Lionel Messi heartbreak and Arsenal heroics remembered

Alexis Sanchez is set to leave Inter Milan this month to continue his interesting career, which has seen him represent the likes of Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United

Daily Mirror

Sky Sports forced to censor Erling Haaland after he swears twice in post-match interview

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland enjoyed the perfect Premier League debut as he scored twice to hand the champions a 2-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium

Radio France Internationale

Marseille's Ligue 1 opener looms amid internal strife and Messi's pyrotechnics

Marseille's quest for a first Ligue 1 title since 2010 starts on Sunday night at the Vélodrome in the shadow of flare-ups between new coach Igor Tudor and his leading players as well as Paris Saint-Germain's dazzling romp past Clermont which culminated with Lionel Messi's bicycle kick for the fifth…

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister makes feelings clear on Lionel Messi's stunning overhead kick

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant goal for Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night as the French champions thrashed Clermont in Ligue 1 - but not everyone was impressed

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