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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

The award for the best player will be voted for by some of the world's elite competitors.

Football London

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

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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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

Liverpool Echo

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

Daily Mirror

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

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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

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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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Messi Turns on the Style as PSG Begin Ligue 1 Title Defense

Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half, including with a stunning overhead kick, as Paris Saint-Germain began their defense of the Ligue 1 title with a 5-0 demolition of Clermont on Saturday. Neymar opened the scoring for PSG in Clermont before setting up Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos for further…

The Hindu

Neymar, Messi lead PSG to big opening win in French league

While Neymar scored one goal and provided three assists, Lionel Messi too made a big contribution with two goals and an assist in PSG’s 5-0 win over Clermont

Sports Illustrated

Messi Nets Beautiful Overhead Kick Goal in PSG’s Season-Opening Rout

The superstar forward pulled off a first-time feat in Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 opener on Saturday.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi has name sung by opposition fans after scoring overhead kick for PSG

Lionel Messi scored a stunning overhead kick to help Christophe Galtier's Paris Saint-Germain hammer Clermont Foot 5-0 in their opening Ligue 1 game of the new season

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi scores over-head kick as PSG thrash Clermont in Ligue 1 opener

The Argentina maestro capped a fine team performance with two late goals

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