… the prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “It was a year that was magnificent at a personal level and at a sports level.” Meanwhile, Ranieri, 65, was crowned the best coach of the year award beating Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid and Fernando …
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Carli Lloyd win FIFA Best Player awards
Capping what he called the best year of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth FIFA best player award on Monday. The double European champion with Portugal and Real Madrid beat rival Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to complete a sweep of top individual awards.
Barcelona pulls Messi from attending FIFA awards ceremony
Lionel Messi will not attend the FIFA awards ceremony later Monday, when Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be named the world’s best player for 2016. Barcelona says it decided Messi would skip the event in Zurich and be “prioritizing preparations” for a match on Wednesday.
Gerard Pique not done venting against refereeing in Spain
Complaining about a penalty kick not being awarded to Barcelona against Villarreal over the weekend, Pique pointed his finger at the VIP box and yelled toward officials before leaving the field. Spanish media at the match said Pique was talking to league president Javier Tebas.
Lionel Messi saves Barcelona from 2nd straight loss
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press Relatives of the man who police say opened fire with a gun at a Florida airport report he had a history of mental health problems and was receiving psychological… The brother of a man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport questioned Saturday why his brother was allowed to keep his gun after U.S. authorities knew he’d become increasingly paranoid and was hearing… A Pennsylvania woman whose dismembered 14-year-old daughter’s remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in what officials are calling a… A woman whose teenage daughter’s dismembered remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in a “rape-murder fantasy” the couple shared, a prosecutor said… Bell ringing and a human embrace event Sunday marked the solemn … (more)
9-man Athletic beats Barcelona 2-1 in Copa del Rey
Barcelona’s two-year reign of the Copa del Rey was in jeopardy after it lost to a nine-man Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at a packed San Mames Stadium on Thursday. Athletic played a man down from the 74th minute, and two men down from the 80th because of red cards in a drama-filled first-leg match in the round of 16. Aritz Aduriz scored and set up another goal in the first half for Athletic, and Lionel Messi scored for Barcelona from a free kick early in the second half.
My son is smart and knows who is better – Messi or me: Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid star and four-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his son Cristiano Jr is teased by other children telling him that his FC Barcelona rival Lionel Messi is better player than his father. “Of course Cristiano is going to have some adversity.
Premier League | Manchester United v/s Middlesbrough: Live streaming and where to watch in India
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is unlikely to give any first-team players a rest during the hectic festive schedule as he tries to keep his side in touch with the Premier League leaders. United are sixth in the table, four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal and 13 behind leaders Chelsea going into Saturday’s home game against Middlesbrough.
Record-seeking Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Manchester United can still win Premier League title
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the brink of another notable scoring landmark in his remarkable career and believes his goal glut can still propel Manchester United to the Premier League title. If the Swede scores against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on Saturday, he will have netted 51 goals in the calendar year, equalling the best tally of 2016 recorded by any striker in Europe’s top five leagues.
In shape and in form, Ibrahimovic setting bar high at United
In shape and in form, Ibrahimovic setting bar high at United In shape and in form, Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting bar high at Manchester United Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iAEwHP Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, right, scores his side’s second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. MANCHESTER, England – Zlatan Ibrahimovic was weeks away from joining Manchester United when he was asked if, at 34, he could still cut it in what is widely regarded as the world’s most grueling league.
Neymar says he doesn’t play for individual honours1 hour ago
Barcelona, Dec 26 : Barcelona forward Neymar said he is “not going to die” if he fails to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or and maintained that he plays the game of football to be happy, not for individual honours. In an interview published on the official La Liga website on Sunday, Neymar said he was unconcerned at not being named as one of three finalists for football’s highest individual award this year, reports Xinhua news agency.
Neymar says he doesn’t play for individual honours1 hour ago
Barcelona, Dec 26 : Barcelona forward Neymar said he is “not going to die” if he fails to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or and maintained that he plays the game of football to be happy, not for individual honours. In an interview published on the official La Liga website on Sunday, Neymar said he was unconcerned at not being named as one of three finalists for football’s highest individual award this year, reports Xinhua news agency.
Barca cut deficit to Real thanks to magical Messi
Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over local rivals Espanyol on Sunday which saw the champions cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to three points. BARCELONA: Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over local rivals Espanyol on Sunday which saw the champions cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to three points.
Barca cut deficit to Real thanks to magical Messi
Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over local rivals Espanyol on Sunday which saw the champions cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to three points. BARCELONA: Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over local rivals Espanyol on Sunday which saw the champions cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to three points.
Suarez to end career at Barcelona
Luis Suarez and Barcelona have now officially agreed terms on a new contract. The 29-year-old’s new deal runs until the end of the 2020/2021 season with a newly inflated 200million buy-out clause inserted into his contract.
Golden Shoe 2016-17: Top Goalscorers in Europe, Latest Points on February 27
Lionel Messi ‘s 86th-minute winner for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid kept him in the lead in the Golden Shoe standings, holding off Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani and Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich. Messi struck late as Barca edged out Atletico 2-1 on Sunday.