'Messi wasn't even the best at PSG!' - Ballon d'Or nod questionedLionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or has been questioned by Jerome Rothen, who claims the Argentine "wasn't even the best at Paris Saint-Germain".L. MessiParis Saint-Germain
'Undeserved' - Messi's Ballon d'Or coronation labelled a 'farce'Lionel Messi's 2023 Ballon d'Or win has been labelled a "farce" by Lothar Matthaus, who insists that Erling Haaland "performed better".L. MessiManchester City
Messi win was no 'scandal' - but was it his last?The award no longer means as much to the World Cup winner, but it was fully deserved and means he has another record that will never be brokenOpinionFEATURES
Ballon d'Or 2023: Official 30-player rankingsAs the Inter Miami star picked up yet another individual prize in Paris, the rest of the 30-man shortlist learned their final positions in the votingL. MessiK. Mbappe
Ballon d'Or 2023 Power Rankings: Messi claims No.8The Inter Miami and Argentina star was announced by France Football as the winner in Paris - and GOAL tracked the race througoutPower rankingsL. Messi
Messi completed football - not even Haaland could beat thatInter Miami's diminutive genius is fully deserving of a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, despite a frustrating 2022-23 season at club levelAnalysisL. Messi
Ballon d'Or 2023: Date, time, nominees & how to watchEverything you need to know about the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, including how to watch live.L. MessiK. Mbappe
Why Haaland should win the 2023 Ballon d'OrThe Norwegian dominated every competition he was in and helped his club make history, while his main rival just saved himself for the World CupOpinionManchester City
Manchester is blue - and that's not changing anytime soon!Pep Guardiola's side cruised to victory at Old Trafford as the pressure continues to build on Erik ten Hag after another miserable displayWinners & LosersManchester United
Haaland has the headlines - but brilliant Bernardo dominates Pep Guardiola's side ran out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford on Sunday as two goals and an assist from their Norwegian goal machine sealed the pointsPlayer ratingsManchester City
'Unreal' - Haaland reacts to Bellingham's Clasico heroicsErling Haaland was as astonished as everyone else as his former-Borussia Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham took control of his first Clasico. J. BellinghamBarcelona vs Real Madrid
Messi told 2023 Ballon d'Or triumph would be a 'scandal'Michail Antonio believes it would be a "scandal" if Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland to the 2023 Ballon d'Or.L. MessiPremier League
Haaland never sleeps for long! City star sees off BrightonThe Norwegian ended his drought in emphatic fashion as the Premier League champions got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over the SeagullsPlayer ratingsManchester City
Mbappe vs Haaland: Who is the future GOAT?Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are deemed to be the future stars of world football...K. MbappeBorussia Dortmund
Revealed: Why Walker confronted Arsenal coach JoverKyle Walker has revealed why he confronted Arsenal coach Nicolas Jover in a tunnel incident involving Manchester City team-mate Erling Haaland.Manchester CityArsenal
Carvajal reveals how Spain kept Haaland quiet in Norway winDani Carvajal has revealed how Spain kept Erling Haaland quiet in their qualification-clinching win against Norway on Sunday night.SpainNorway
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