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Lionel Messi eyes an eighth Ballon d'Or with Aitana Bonmati set to win women's award

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi stands as the favoured contender to secure the eighth Ballon d'Or of his illustrious career, set to take place in Paris on Monday. Spain's World Cup-winning star, Aitana Bonmati, is also tipped as the leading candidate for the women's prize.

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

The perfect fit: how sport and fashion became a dream team

Gucci tennis bags at Wimbledon, Arsenal stars on Burberry’s front row … the link between the stadium and the catwalk is closer than ever

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

Move over Messi: Why Luciano Acosta is MLS’ Most Valuable Player

In an MLS season dominated by Lionel Messi, another Argentinian midfielder is set to be named league MVP

The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023

Ballon d’Or shortlist: Who are the nominees for 2023 award?

Everything you need to know ahead of the awards ceremony

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

When is the Ballon d’Or? Date, time and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the presentation ceremony

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

MLS playoff predictions: The championship road runs through Luciano Acosta and Cincinnati

The road to the MLS Cup kicks off this week. Our writers predict the dark horses, the key players and who will wind up as champions

The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2023

Great players like Virat Kohli and Lionel Messi always arrive in World Cups, says Michael Vaughan

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has taken his game to another level at the biggest ODI stage, the World Cup, which is currently being played in India; and former England captain Michael Vaughan compared the inspirational Kohli to Argentina's football legend Lionel Messi, saying that "great players always arrive at World…

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023

Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs

Charlotte FC qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 win over Inter Miami, with Messi playing the entire game. 66,101 fans watched Messi, adorned in “Messi 10” jerseys; Messi had two scoring chances, one negated by an offside call

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Phil Foden shows why he’s more Lionel Messi than David Silva in Man City win

Man City 2-1 Brighton: Foden provided the spark for Pep Guardiola’s side before a nervy finish after Ansu Fati’s goal

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Pep Guardiola delivers verdict on Erling Haaland's Ballon d'Or hopes after Lionel Messi 'leak'

Messi is favourite to win the award for an eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023