Ballon d'Or 2021: Favourites, outsiders & contenders for awardFrom Lionel Messi to Jorginho, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane, here are all the possible contenders to win this year's Ballon d'OrBayern MunichR. Lewandowski
Simeone: I asked Suarez to see if Messi wanted Atleti moveThe Argentine coach hoped to lure his compatriot to the capital with the promise of a reunion with Suarez and a team capable of winning trophiesL. MessiAtletico Madrid
Van der Wiel was ‘sick of football’ at PSGThe former Netherlands international, who has been without a club since 2018, fell out of love with the game during his time in ParisLigue 1
Mbappe ready to deliver Nations League glory for FranceThe PSG striker was under pressure ahead of Thursday's Nations League semi-final but gave an emphatic response with a match-winning displayK. MbappeFrance
Furious Leonardo wants Madrid 'punished' for Mbappe pursuitThe Frenchman has long been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, with several Blanco stars publicly backing his possible arrivalTransfersReal Madrid
Messi has no regrets over PSG moveThe veteran forward has made a slow beginning to life at Parc des Princes after leaving BarcelonaL. MessiLigue 1
The five biggest snubs from the Ballon d'Or shortlistWhile 30 of the world's best players will fight it out for football's most prestigious individual award, there are some who are unlucky to miss outBallon d'OrChampions League
Ballon d'Or 2021 nominees revealedWith France Football having taken a coronavirus-enforced break in 2020, anticipation is building ahead of the next awarding of a Golden BallL. MessiC. Ronaldo
Barcelona hoped Messi would 'play for free' – LaportaThe Blaugrana president is looking to move on from the disappointing summer departure of a club legend, with future plans being put in placeL. MessiBarcelona
Real don't need Mbappe, they need defenders - CapelloThe former Blancos boss has insisted that Carlo Ancelotti already has enough quality attacking options at his disposalReal MadridK. Mbappe
Perez drops hint on Mbappe move to Real MadridThe World Cup winner continues to run his contract down at PSG, although the Madrid president suggests his comments were misinterpretedK. MbappeReal Madrid
Mbappe: I told PSG in July I wanted to leaveThe World Cup winner has broken his silence on an uncertain contractual situation and admitted Real Madrid are the only side he would have joinedTransfersReal Madrid
Mbappe: Yes, I called Neymar a 'bum'The World Cup-winning France international concedes that emotions got the better of him during a recent Ligue 1 clash with MontpellierK. MbappeNeymar
Neymar the odd man out as Messi - Mbappe combination clicks The Brazilian is a man under pressure, with only three goals from open play in 2021 and two superstar team-mates firmly in the spotlightL. MessiNeymar
Ronaldo, Casillas & the most Champions League appearancesUEFA's premier club competition has been the stage for some of the greatest players of all time, but who has played there most?Champions LeagueC. Ronaldo
I had to celebrate Messi goal, I'm sorry! - PochettinoThe Argentine has admitted that he was "so happy" to see the six-time Ballon d'Or winner score his first goal for the clubL. MessiChampions League
Kroos opens up on Madrid's failed Mbappe moveThe German midfielder has reiterated his stance on the possible arrival of the Frenchman, who has been at the top of the Spanish club's wish listReal MadridExclusive
Pep's right - Messi proves he's still the greatestThe Argentine icon produced a brilliant strike in the second half to give his career in France lift-off with a statement Champions League winL. MessiManchester City
Will Neymar and Mbappe subplot undermine PSG's season?PSG are still searching for their best form ahead of tonight's Champions League clash against Man City and there have been tensions between star duoK. MbappeNeymar
What Man City and PSG can learn from each otherThe two heavyweights have made huge strides on and off the field in the past decade and have taken differing approaches to chasing successManchester CityChampions League
Messi has to serve Mbappe at PSG - Anelka A former Parc des Princes favourite has expressed his belief that a fellow Frenchman deserves to be the main man in Mauricio Pochettino's squadK. MbappeManchester City
Richarlison in future admission after Barca & Real linksThe Everton forward concedes that his future could lie away from Goodison Park, with the Brazil international ruling nothing outTransfersReal Madrid
Mbappe, Neymar and 'tramp' outburst: What did PSG star say?One superstar performer at Parc des Princes was left less than impressed by the actions of another during a Ligue 1 clash with MontpellierK. MbappeNeymar
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