Kick Off: Ronaldo questions Messi's Ballon d'Or, Saudi sole bidder for 2034 WC

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Top Headlines

Factos ver.2? Ronaldo liked Roncero's post: Messi should just have 5 Ballon d'Or

On the video Cristiano Ronaldo liked and laughed at, this is what was said by Journalist Tomás Roncero...

Messi: It was an epic competition between Ronaldo & me, he always wants to win

About the rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, Leo Messi: It was an epic competition

OFFICIAL: Vini Jr. renews contract with Real Madrid until 2027

Real Madrid C. F. and Vini Jr. have reached an agreement to extend the player's contract, linking him to the club until 30 June 2027.

Saudi Arabia named as sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia is set to stage the World Cup in 2034 after being confirmed as the sole bidder.

Match Report

Al Nassr FC 1-0 Al-Ettifaq FC: Mane's winner sends hosts into King's Cup last 8

Game is over and the final score is Al Nassr FC 1-0 Al-Ettifaq FC. Here is the match report.

These Things Happen

Adidas launch special edition Leo Messi “El Ocho” Ballon d’Or Crazyfast boots

The Argentine picked up a record eighth Ballon d’Or award on Monday night at the gala event in Paris with Adidas marking the achievement.

Messi being celebrated by Inter Miami teammates after winning the Ballon d'Or ❤️

Inter Miami have welcomed the eighth time Ballon d’Or winner Leo Messi.

Beckham makes promise to Messi after presenting him with Ballon d'Or

David Beckham has promised Lionel Messi a party in Miami to celebrate the Argentine's historic eighth Ballon d'Or.

Messi and his ex-Navy SEAL bodyguard pose with the Ballon d'Or on a private jet

Lionel Messi and his Ballon d'Or were in safe hands Monday night as the World Cup winner flew back from Paris with his bodyguard in tow.

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford 'partied in nightclub' after derby loss

Marcus Rashford partied at a Manchester night club late into Sunday night, hours after his side were well beaten in the Manchester derby.

Shock as Rodrygo named amongst three potential sales at Real Madrid for 2024

Real Madrid are likely to have a big summer in 2024, with the 1st of July marked in red as a potential arrival date for Kylian Mbappe. But he might be the only star arriving – or leaving – at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Chelsea 'will install Israeli supporters group banner for their Carabao Cup'

Chelsea will look to install a brand new banner for its Israeli supporters group ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday, according to reports.

What They Say

Matthäus: “Messi’s Ballon d’Or win is a farce, Haaland was better last year”

The German stated: “This shows that a World Cup counts more than anything else for the award as Haaland was the best player over the last 12 months”

Lionel Messi addresses Kylian Mbappe relationship and outlines Barca return plan

Lionel Messi has spoken of his desire to return to Barcelona after his retirement from playing and wants an opportunity to say goodbye properly to the club's fans.

'Difficult to say Messi's better than Ronaldo or Mbappé' Deschamps unconvinced

Lionel Messi (36) may just have won his eighth Ballon d’Or, however, France manager Didier Deschamps isn’t fully convinced that he is the greatest of all time.

Messi backs Haaland, Mbappe & Vini Jr to battle it out for his Ballon d'Or crown

Lionel Messi has revealed who he expects to battle for the Ballon d'Or in the coming years.

Eden Hazard makes claims as he breaks silence on retirement & drops return hint

Eden Hazard has opened up on his “perfect life” since announcing his retirement from playing football – but has not entirely ruled out a future return.

Valencia criticise Ballon d’Or ceremony, asking for ‘respect for our fans’

Valencia have publicly criticised the use of images of Vinicius Junior calling out racial abuse at Mestalla in May during the Ballon d’Or gala.

Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders says 'the whole club is behind' Luis Diaz

Pep Lijnders has revealed Liverpool are giving Luis Diaz as much support as possible as the search for his father continues after he was kidnapped in Colombia.

Messi calls out Barcelona journalist for lying after claims of Laporta meeting

On Monday night, Lionel Messi won a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or, beating out the likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the award. 

In-Depth

Who would have won the Ballon d'Or if Messi didn't exist?

Lionel Messi is so intertwined with the Ballon d'Or's history that he is synonymous with it.

Fixtures of the Day

DFB Pokal

Borussia Dortmund VS Hoffenheim  2023/11/01 17:00 UTC

1. FC Saarbrücken VS Bayern Munich FC 2023/11/01 19:45 UTC

EFL Cup

West Ham United VS Arsenal 2023/11/01 19:30 UTC

AFC Bournemouth VS Liverpool 2023/11/01 19:45 UTC

Chelsea VS Blackburn Rovers 2023/11/01 19:45 UTC

Manchester United VS Newcastle United 2023/11/01 20:15 UTC