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Ballon d’Or 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí named winners – as it happened

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí were crowned the best footballers in the world after pivotal roles in Argentina and Spain’s World Cup glory

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Real Love for Bellingham as magical history tour hits top notes in clásico

Astonishing season soared still higher at Barcelona, with a muted response to his equaliser just a prelude to late ecstasy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

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

Everything you need to know ahead of the awards ceremony

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 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

France’s grief for Hamas’s victims is right – its suspicion of French Muslims is not

Events in Israel have inspired renewed public questioning about our true ‘Frenchness’ – even that of beloved football stars, says Guardian columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

Which players have won the most Ballon d'Or awards? Messi and Bonmati win this year

World Cup winners are recognised at award ceremony in Paris

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023

Zidane in tight spaces, Gerrard in open field: Hey Jude!

Jude Bellingham has quickly become a fan favorite at Real Madrid, scoring important goals and celebrating them with open arms. His 103 million euro move from Borussia Dortmund has been a success, as he has added to Madrid's tougher core and replaced Karim Benzema's goals. His ball-carrying and passing stats…

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Saudi ‘Clasico’ drama shows promise but Pro League still work in progress

Al-Hilal’s 4-3 win over Al-Ittihad proved the big-money strategy is working, though doubts remain over attendances and depth

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

Saudi transfer window closes as total spending rises above £800m mark

Neymar and Karim Benzema among the high-profile stars to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Gulf state after a huge shift in the power dynamic of football finance

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Carrasco dismisses criticism of human rights in Saudi Arabia after transfer to Al Shabab

Belgium midfielder Yannick Carrasco says he does not share the criticism of Saudi Arabia’s poor human rights record

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023