Kick Off: Messi, Mbappe & Haaland have been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or

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OFFICIAL: Messi, Mbappe & Haaland have been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or

The nominations for this year's Ballon d'Or award have been revealed and there's a number of Premier League stars included on the shortlist.

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'The competition between us (Messi & Ronaldo) is over'

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'The competition between us (Messi & Ronaldo) is over'

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Courtois, Onana & Martinez have been nominated for 2023 Yachine Trophy

OFFICIAL: Courtois, Onana & Emiliano Martinez have been nominated for 2023 Yachine Trophy

Top Premier League teams FC24 PLAYER RATINGS revealed...Thoughts?👀

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'The competition between us (Messi & Ronaldo) is over'

Barcelona & Real Madrid FC24 Player Ratings: Lewy and Courtois lead

Barcelona & Real Madrid FC24 Player Ratings: Lewy and Courtois lead

OFFICIAL: Bellingham, Pedri & Musiala have been nominated for 2023 Kopa Trophy

The nominations for the 2023 Kopa Trophy - given to the best U21 player in world football - were revealed on Wednesday afternoon.

Kerr, Carmona & Raso have been nominated for the 2023 Women's Ballon d'Or

OFFICIAL: Stanway, Carmona & Raso have been nominated for the 2023 Women's Ballon d'Or

OFFICIAL: Man United respond to the allegations made against Antony

OFFICIAL: Man United respond to the allegations made against Antony

Balde loses Golden Boy lead due to angering Taylor fans as Bellingham takes lead

A campaign spurred on by Taylor Swift fans seeking to defend their icon has raised Jude Bellingham's standings in the public vote for the 2023 Golden Boy Web award.

Eden Hazard drops hint he is close to retirement insisting

Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Eden Hazard has dropped a hint that retirement is edging closer in a new documentary series on the Belgian national team.

Dele Alli takes Reguilon out for lunch in his £260,000 Lamborghini Urus

Dele Alli and Sergio Reguilon were spotted getting into a car together in Manchester city centre, having gone for lunch as the former Tottenham team-mates renewed their acquaintance.

Zinedine Zidane’s youngest son rising through the ranks at Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane is a household name at Real Madrid. The iconic Frenchman is a club legend, both as a player and as a manager, and remains one of the most synonymous figures with the famous white jersey.

Ramsdale leaves Rashford speechless in England training ahead of Ukraine clash

Aaron Ramsdale left England team-mate Marcus Rashford speechless in training as he pulled off an incredible skill, touching the ball down before returning the pass to the Manchester United star.

Tensions revealed betwen international teammate and Real Madrid star

Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger has been well received by the majority in the Spanish capital, but there are those that he rubs up the wrong way, with his exuberant personality.

The Ballon d'Or anecdote that gives another glimpse into Gavi's character

Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, better known as Gavi, has a reputation for being a player of few words but big actions. On the field, he stands out for the way he plays with his laces untied and the intensity he puts into every play.

Jenni Hermoso files complaint with prosecutor's office over Luis Rubiales kiss

Jenni Hermoso has filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office over the kiss by now-suspended Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales following the Women's World Cup final.

What They Say

Sergio Busquets on MLS: “It is clear that it is not at the level of Europe”

The Spanish midfielder highlighted the level of Major League Soccer and the excitement of playing with Inter Miami.

Koeman: Sometimes I felt Real Madrid was more favoured than Barça

Koeman: Sometimes I felt Real Madrid was more favoured than Barça

Man Utd fan Rachel Riley blasts ‘heinous’ Antony abuse allegations

MANCHESTER United fan Rachel Riley has blasted Antony over domestic violence allegations after previously taking a stand against the club over Mason Greenwood.

Eden Hazard: “It’s time to enjoy life by drinking a few beers”

Eden Hazard reviews his international career with Belgium in the documentary series ‘Believe’.