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      Ballon d’Or 2023 winner ‘leaked’ as fans slam ’embarrassing’ decision and ‘biggest robbery in history of football’

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      THE WINNER of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award appears to have been leaked and football fans are not happy.The sport has moved to a new age with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi fading away from the spotlight as they both left Europe for Saudi Arabia and the US respectively.
      🚨✨ Leo Messi, expected to win the Ballon d’Or 2023.Understand all the indications are set to be confirmed but Messi will be the final winner once again.Official decision to be unveiled Monday night in Paris.🇦🇷 It will be Messi’s historical 8th Ballon d’Or. pic.twitter.com/v8FWZQdeaR— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 25, 2023

      Lionel Messi has been leaked as the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or awardCredit: AFP
      Fans are not happy with a leak claiming Messi will win the Ballon d’OrCredit: Getty
      Stars of the future have already risen with the likes of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka already setting the world alight.
      However, all of the above seem like they will have to wait another year for their moment in the sun.
      That is because famous and reliable insider Fabrizio Romano claims it will be Messi leaving Paris with the prestigious award for a record eighth time on Monday.
      Romano tweeted: “Leo Messi, expected to win the Ballon d’Or 2023.
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      “Understand all the indications are set to be confirmed but Messi will be the final winner once again.
      “Official decision to be unveiled Monday night in Paris. It will be Messi’s historical 8th Ballon d’Or.”
      The news left the fans infuriated as although Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, he still struggled at Paris Saint-Germain and now plays for Inter Miami in the MLS.
      That would overshadow Haaland’s sensational Treble-winning success at Manchester City as well as Jude Bellingham’s stunning Real Madrid form after his record £115million move from Borussia Dortmund.
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      One fan tweeted: “We’re about to witness the biggest robbery in the history [of] football on 30th October, 2023.”
      Another posted: “This is embarrassing. I love Messi, but if he wins the Ballon d’Or for this year I think the award will lose much of its remaining credibility.”
      A third said: “This is coming from a lifelong Man United fan but Haaland is the real winner!”
      This fan commented: “Another robbery.”
      And that on wrote: “Football is finished.” More

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      Barcelona set to play in bizarre shirt against Real Madrid as club takes Spotify deal to whole new level

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      BARCELONA are getting lippy with a one-off shirt against Real Madrid emblazoned with the Rolling Stones’ iconic logo.The Spanish giants can’t yet be Nou age rockers – as their famous stadium is being redeveloped – so they’ve come up with the next best thing as their sponsorship with Spotify hits a high note.
      Rolling Stones’ legends Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are ‘honoured’ their logo will adorn Barca’s shirt against fierce rivals RealCredit: Reuters
      Lamine Yamal, Jules Kounde and Fermin Lopez show how Barcelona’s Spotify-sponsored shirt normally looksCredit: Getty
      It was less tongue in cheek and more tongue on kit as legendary Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood paraded the special top – complete with the band’s cheeky emblem.
      The rock stars’ logo of big lips with a huge tongue sticking out will take centre stage on the home side’s shirt for El Clasico at Barca’s temporary Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys ground on October 28.
      The latest instalment of the club’s arrangement with streaming service Spotify sees Xavi’s men promote the Stones’ new album.
      In fact, it’s the British group’s first fresh material since 2005.
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      The band said: “We’re huge football fans and honoured that Spotify have brought our Tongue & Lips logo to grace the FC Barcelona shirt to celebrate the release of the Stones’ new ‘Hackney Diamonds’ album.
      “We’ll be cheering on the players on the pitch as well as fans around the world who will be tuning in to watch this iconic match.”
      Supporters will be glued to their screens as third-placed Barca attempt to hunt down LaLiga leaders Real.
      And Barca fans will pray keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has Sticky Fingers too – to keep out Madrid’s prolific summer signing Jude Bellingham plus Vinicius Junior and Co.
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      As Jagger might say, with one eye on the Stones’ own most famous rivals The Beatles: “Hey Jude, don’t make it bad.”
      But whatever happens, El Clasico observers will hope to be as open-mouthed as Barcelona’s one-off logo… with excitement. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s reaction after Joe Cole tells Real Madrid and England hero to make Premier League transfer

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM gave a rather cryptic answer when Joe Cole urged him to move to the Premier League.The Real Madrid sensation, 20, produced another majestic display for England on Tuesday night as Gareth Southgate’s men beat Italy 3-1 at Wembley.
      Jude Bellingham remained coy when Joe Cole asked him to move to the Premier LeagueCredit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport
      It comes as Bellingham continues his remarkable start to the season in which he has immediately become the main man at the Bernabeu.
      He has scored 10 goals and laid on three assists in his opening 10 games in Spain.
      Yet ex-Chelsea and England star Cole, 41, still cheekily called on him to make the switch to the Premier League during Bellingham’s post-match interview.
      To which the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder simply replied: “We’ll see.”
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      But the comment came just moments after he had claimed he could be at Real Madrid for a long time.
      He told Channel 4: “I’ve said since I arrived it’s a club I want to be at for the next 10 to 15 years of my life. I love the club.”
      He then went on to explain what Los Blancos have given him since he joined.
      Bellingham added: “When you’re around those type of mentalities and players with that quality every day – you see them in the gym; you see how they prepare for games, the analysis, the physio work they get done; you see the work on the pitch, how competitive some of the training sessions are – it just takes you to a new level technically.
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      “I feel I’ve just got to keep listening and my game will improve.”
      Bellingham was heavily linked with a move to England before he joined Real Madrid.

      Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United were all interested in the superstar playmaker.
      But his arrival in the Spanish capital has seen him instantly establish himself as one of the best players in the world. More

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      Real Madrid ‘send scouts to watch Jobe Bellingham’ as giants look to reunite him with superstar Jude in transfer window

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      JOBE BELLINGHAM could soon join his older brother Jude at Real Madrid.The Spanish giants reportedly sent scouts to watch the teenager in action for England’s under-19s during the international break.
      Real Madrid reportedly sent scouts to watch Jobe Bellingham last weekCredit: Getty
      The Spanish giants are keen to reunited the Bellingham brothers in MadridCredit: Rex
      Bellingham, who signed for Sunderland in the summer, starred for the Young Lions in a 0-0 draw against Montenegro last week.
      His highlights from the match went viral on social media as fans hailed the 18-year-old’s composure on the ball,
      El Nacional report that Real Madrid scouts were present to watch the younger Bellingham in action.
      Los Blancos president Florentino Perez is said to have asked chief scout Juni Calafat to send staff to the game.
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      The report adds that Perez is keen to bring the Jobe to the Santiago Bernabeu to play alongside his brother.
      20-year-old Jude moved to the Spanish capital in the summer from Borussia Dortmund.
      His £115million arrival made him the most expensive British player of all-time and he has since been in impressive form for his new club.
      He has scored 10 goals in 10 appearances across all competitions as well as providing three assists for his team-mates.
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      The former Birmingham midfielder was also named the La Liga player of the month for August.
      As for his younger sibling, Jobe completed a switch to Sunderland from Birmingham in July.
      He is already a regular for the Black Cats, appearing in all 11 of their matches in the Championship, scoring twice and adding an assist. More

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      Erik ten Hag’s ‘dream Man Utd transfer plan’ to bring in three world-class stars KO’d by takeover setback

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has been denied a sensational triple transfer plan after the club’s latest takeover twist.United’s unpopular owners the Glazers have snubbed Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s sixth offer worth more than £6billion in total.
      Sheikh Jassim’s withdrawal from Man Utd’s takeover has affected manager Erik ten HagCredit: Alamy
      Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani was planning to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      Sheikh Jassim was also determined to land Bayern Munich star Kingsley ComanCredit: Getty
      Man Utd would have rekindled their interest in Real Madrid ace Eduardo CamavingaCredit: Getty
      Sheikh Jassim’s offer would have included cash to redevelop the facilities, fund an Old Trafford rebuild and clear the existing debt.
      This clears the way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is set to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club for £1.4bn with the Glazer family still at the helm after the Qatari bid formally pulled out on Saturday.
      Sheikh Jassim accused United’s owners of demanding an “outlandish” price to sell the club.
      The Red Devils’ chiefs are set to sign off on Ratcliffe’s investment at a board meeting this coming week and the INEOS founder will have control over the football side of things.
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      According to Bild, that will cost Ten Hag some major transfer reinforcement.
      That is because Sheikh Jassim was planning to bring Kylian Mbappe, Kingsley Coman and Eduardo Camavinga to Old Trafford.
      Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe will become a free agent in June and looks set to join Real Madrid.
      However, the Qatari banker was planning to put his billions to good use and steal Mbappe from under Real’s nose.
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      The Sheikh was determined to do the same with the star striker’s France team-mates.
      Coman and Camavinga have a contract with Bayern Munich and Real respectively until 2027.
      Camavinga was previously targeted by United when he still played for Rennes.
      And it now seems like the midfielder will play a key role in Los Blancos’ future with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric stepping aside due to their advanced age. More

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      Vinicius Jr reveals transfer plans as he admits he won’t finish his career at Real Madrid after promise to father

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      VINICIUS JUNIOR has named the one club he would leave Real Madrid for because of a promise he made to his father.The Brazilian forward, 23, has established himself as one of the best players in the world at the Bernabeu.
      Vinicius has hinted at a move away from Real Madrid later in his careerCredit: Alamy
      Since joining in 2018, he has scored 62 goals and provided 65 assists in 232 appearances for the Spanish giants.
      He is set to be at Real Madrid for the foreseeable future as his contract does not expire until 2027.
      But he has now revealed he promised his father he would return to Brazilian side Flamengo one day.
      Vinicius came through the club’s academy prior to signing for Real Madrid.
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      Speaking to France Football, the Los Blancos superstar said: “I think I could stay here my whole career, but the club of my life is Flamengo.
      “I promised my father I would go back one day. I have to keep this promise.

      “I love life here in general, and it’s going well for my family too. When my loved ones walk around, they are recognised and they wish us nothing but happiness.
      “Little by little, I discovered this new life, new emotions, a fervour.
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      “Madrid is unique. Everyone around the world tells me about this club. And apart from that, I like it.
      “I’m quite a homebody but we do a lot of activities.”
      Vinicius has continually starred on the pitch for Real Madrid despite receiving racist abuse from opposition fans on numerous occasions.
      He has already won two LaLiga titles, the Copa del Rey and Champions League.
      He has also contributed three goals and three assists in 24 appearances for Brazil. More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘made three-hour last-ditch bid’ to get Jude Bellingham at Man City before ace sealed Real Madrid transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY made a last-ditch attempt to sign Jude Bellingham before he went to Real Madrid, according to reports.The 20-year-old joined the Spanish side in a British record £115million deal from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
      Jude Bellingham joined Real Madrid for £115mCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola tried to convince him to join Man CityCredit: Reuters
      But before he penned his six-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, Man City supposedly tried to convince him to join the Treble winners.
      Reports in Spain claim they offered the midfielder a lucrative deal and Pep Guardiola spoke to him on the phone for three hours.
      The manager is alleged to have tried to persuade Bellingham against a move to Real Madrid.
      It is claimed that Guardiola turned on the charm, explaining that playing in the Premier League would be best for him and that City are a stronger side than Los Blancos.
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      However, his alleged attempt did not work and the boss conceded defeat as he ended the call and wished him luck for the rest of his career.
      Bellingham had reportedly already decided to join Real Madrid by the time Guardiola phoned.
      The club met with the wonderkid’s family and gave him a tour of their facilities with Vinicius Junior in attendance to help him settle in.
      The Brazilian winger was texting him almost every day for a year to get Bellingham to become his team-mate.
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      Since joining, he has hit the ground running with Carlo Ancelotti deploying him in attacking midfield role.
      The 26-time capped England international has scored ten goals in ten games so far. More

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      Eden Hazard retires from football aged 32 after glittering 16-year career with Chelsea and Real Madrid

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      EDEN HAZARD has announced his retirement from football.The Chelsea legend has been without a club since leaving Real Madrid in the summer.
      Eden Hazard has called time on his football careerCredit: Getty
      Hazard won two Premier League titles at ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
      He was also named the Blues’ Player of the Season on four occasionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Taking to Instagram, Hazard, 32, reflected on his glittering 16-year career.
      He thanked all the clubs he played for throughout, and revealed he would now be looking to spend his time with his loved ones.
      Hazard said: “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time.
      “After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.
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      “I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.
      “During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates – thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all.
      “I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian Selection.
      “A special thank you to my family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in good times and bad.
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      Hazard earned 126 caps for the Belgium national teamCredit: PA:Press Association
      Hazard won the Belgium Player of the Year award three years runningCredit: Getty – Contributor
      “Finally, a huge thank you to you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your encouragement everywhere I have played.
      “Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences.See you off the field soon my friends.”
      Hazard spent seven years at Chelsea between 2012 and 2019, joining from Lille for a reported fee of £32million.
      He arrived in England with a glowing reputation from his time in France after helping Lille to a league and cup double in 2011.
      During his time with the Blues, Hazard became one of the best players in the Premier League.
      He achieved legendary status at Stamford Bridge after winning two league titles, two Europa League titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup while also winning the club’s Player of the Year award four times.
      Hazard even stood out among his peers across the league and national team.
      The winger won the 2014/15 Player of the Season award and won Belgium’s equivalent prize three years running from 2017 to 2019.
      In his final season in England, Hazard became one of just four players in Prem history to score more than 15 goals and assists in a single campaign, with 16 goals and 15 assists that year.
      He eventually switched Chelsea for Real Madrid after sealing a transfer with the potential to be worth £130m.
      However, the grass proved to not be greener in Madrid than in London.
      His career took a sharp decline in Spain as he became plagued with fitness issues.
      In the end Hazard managed just 76 appearances for the Spanish giants over his five years at the club, scoring just seven goals.
      He earned 126 caps for the Belgium Red Devils in his international career.
      Tributes to his iconic career poured in from former clubs, team-mates and ex-pros alike.
      Juan Mata said: “My friend, what a pleasure to play with you… You are one of the best players I’ve played with. We had so much fun together 🙏.
      “What a player, what a guy. Thank you for everything. All the best in your new chapter, enjoy, you deserve it!”
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      Rio Ferdinand replied: “Congrats brooo.”
      Lille commented: “Thank you for everything Eden ❤️ Forever a Dogue and a LOSC legend ⚜️.”
      Hazard joined Real Madrid in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      But injuries took their toll and Hazard flopped at Madrid before leaving in 2023Credit: Getty More