The initial shortlist consisting of 30 names in contention for the Ballon d'Or is assembled by the editorial team at France Football, a French weekly football publication that is one of the most respected publications within the game.
There is no greater honour than representing your country. The coverage is completely tinged with racism.
Today was the perfect response and perfect performance, Grealish added. We just have to go out there and win every game ourselves, we're in the driving seat.
I think he takes enough of Odegaard's foot to give a penalty, but such a difficult one when you see the camera angles - very inconclusive as to what contact was made by Ederson - however, I would have given a penalty. Arsenal 1-2 Man City - Match report and highlightsHow the teams lined up | Match statsPremier League tableSue Smith: I think that's why they had to go with the on-field ref because it was inconclusive.
“I feel that sometimes there are those who are waiting for any excuse to talk about Salah or other players, unfortunately, we live in the era of social media and the national team’s popularity has decreased. People support clubs and fans support players.
Goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin, Jack Simpson, Leon Balogun, John Lundstram, Juninho Bacuna, Sakala and Itten were handed starts, as was Brandon Barker who was making his first appearance of the season.
Ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was accused of not bringing Ronaldo off in games where he wasn’t performing to the best of his ability but Rangnick, to his credit, has no issue with substituting the Portugal international.
Aubameyang, who joined from Arsenal for free on 2 February, was making his first start in La Liga and he slammed in the opener from Jordi Alba's pass.
I hope that we're growing and improving. With full-backs Aaron Cresswell, Ben Johnson and Ryan Fredricks also injured, Moyes will field a raw defence against Dinamo Zagreb in their final Europa League group match.
Barcelona are heading into the jaws of Champions League death, but they go with a warm feeling that has become increasingly unfamiliar in recent years - hope.
Atletico Madrid have no realistic hope of silverware this season after two cup exits in the space of a week with Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez both reportedly central in off-field divisions.
After a series of hospital visits, scans and specialist appointments, Jennings was given the news he had low-grade chondroid sarcoma.
I hope that we're growing and improving. With full-backs Aaron Cresswell, Ben Johnson and Ryan Fredricks also injured, Moyes will field a raw defence against Dinamo Zagreb in their final Europa League group match.
But of course, it only takes one and that was a bullet header from an unmarked Adam Webster - who was also imperious at the back and along with Dan Burn, helped restrict Chelsea to just three shots on target themselves.
As soon as Scotland qualified for Euro 2020, this fixture became the immediate focus for virtually all concerned.
Thanks also to all the members of the jury and the fans who have always supported me in this simply incredible 2021 for me. And, of course, many thanks to Barça, the national team, my family, my friends and obviously to all those who have been close to me day after day without whom I would not have been able to win the Golden Boy.
Paris St-Germain striker Mbappe's 24th international goal shortly after saw him outpace the Finland defence before producing a superb curled finish.
Manchester United suffered one of their most humiliating defeats in recent memory as rivals Liverpool piled pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a 5-0 thrashing which saw Mohamed Salah score a hat-trick and Paul Pogba see red.
We've got to get a good reaction now; we feel a little bit hard done by but we've got to put it behind us. Fulham's Marco Silva: It's another important win for us.
My job is to give a clear role about how we want to play. I think there are things we can learn from this game.
Diogo Jota has been a sensation from the moment he signed; the other two are world stars: Mo Salah and Sadio Mane.
Cardiff finally managed to break forward, with Jordan Hugill twice finding himself with decent opportunities.
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Italian police have launched an investigation into insulting and threatening banners aimed towards Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic following reports the club's top scorer has agreed a move to bitter rivals Juventus.
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The rebound fell to Aubameyang but he couldn't believe it as his side-footed effort grazed the outside of the post from a yard off the line.
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The forward, who only made his professional debut three years ago, has struggled with injuries since arriving at San Siro but his winner in Madrid leaves Milan third in Group B, one point behind Porto.
I absolutely love him, years and years ago when he was at Atletico Madrid, I told Chelsea they should buy him.
With the aging Portuguese superstar now gone, a space his been freed up in the Juve forward line – one that many believe will eventually be filled by Vlahovic.
Adams is somebody we've missed, said Naismith, who scored 10 goals for Scotland. We've not had that profile of player over the last five, six years.
There have been reports in recent weeks that have been shot down by his entourage, and he is basically saying that he is keeping his options open until the end of the season. Despite Real appearing to be in pole position to sign Mbappe, Johnson is still holding out hope that Mbappe will elect to remain in France with PSG for a few more years.
Real Madrid have labelled the controversial redraw for the Champions League last 16 a scandal, GOAL can confirm.
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Conceding Immobile's opener was the worst possible start but Pioli's side were immediately on the front foot, only for Giroud, Barcelona-bound Franck Kessie and the impressive Rafael Leao to pass up presentable chances.
Sir Alex Ferguson was in attendance at Carrington, but it is understood that the former United boss was not there to speak to Solskjaer or the squad.
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I feel good to make people happy. Watch more from Geoff Shreeves' exclusive interview with Cristiano Ronaldo across Sky Sports platforms on Saturday morning and in the build-up to Man Utd vs Liverpool on Super Sunday.
It is a terrible position to be in and needs sorting. I take care of the football and they take care of the business.
Rodgers said on Saturday: I spoke to the [players'] leadership group because I hear little bits and pieces and it just stabilises everything.
Klopp's side also faced Norwich in an FA Cup tie and Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final - which went to extra-time and penalties - in the six days before taking on the Hammers, leaving the German to admit their recent fixture schedule has been horrible.
Kevin de Bruyne gave Manchester City a 1-0 advantage in the first leg against Atletico Madrid Atletico will also have to display a Uefa banner reading #NoToRacism.
A club statement read: FC Barcelona and Dani Alves have reached an agreement in principle for the player to join the football first team for the remainder of the current season.
It comes as another blow for Steve Clarke's squad who have already seen Stuart Armstrong withdraw due to a calf injury and Manchester United's Scott McTominay absent due to an injury picked up at the start of the season Meanwhile, Motherwell right-back Stephen O'Donnell could be a doubt after missing his side's 1-0 win over Dundee on Saturday through illness, the third match in a row he has sat out.
Moyes replaced the dreadful Diop and Alex Kral with Craig Dawson and Rice to shore up the rickety visitors and, while they improved, it was barely enough.
Andraz Sporar smashed home on the rebound, after Samba had parried a cross out into the middle of the goal, before Reds substitute Xande Silva saw a shot come back off the post as Forest nearly set up a dramatic finale.
Alvarez soon began featuring regularly for River and that December, seven years after his trial with Real Madrid, he was given the opportunity to step out at the Bernabeu in the rearranged Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors.
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