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The final results for the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award have received some backlash after Lionel Messi finished in second behind Atlanta striker Giorgis Giakoumakis

The Ballon d'Or has become the most coveted individual honour in world football, but the latest ceremony - which saw Lionel Messi claim a record-extending eighth crown - will be the last as we've known it

Aston Villa and Argentina No.1 Emiliano Martinez was awarded the Yashin Trophy for his performances in their World Cup victory with some believing he should not have won the award

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or thanks to his performances for Argentina, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami as Angel Di Maria defends comments made about his compatriot

France boss Didier Deschamps doesn't think an eighth Ballon d'Or win places Lionel Messi over the accomplishments of Cristiano Ronaldo and the youthful promise of Kylan Mbappe

The Inter Miami star won an eighth Ballon d'Or award following a year that saw him lift the World Cup, but a former Paris Saint-Germain player has claimed that the Manchester City striker was more deserving

Former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is expected to be David Beckham's next blockbuster addition at Inter Miami as he prepares to be reunited with Lionel Messi

Erling Haaland won the Premier League title, Champions League and FA Cup with Manchester City last season after scoring 52 goals - but he missed out on the Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi was awarded his eighth Balon d'Or on Monday after another special year and his Argentina teammate a fellow great of the game stopped him from winning more

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday night after beating Manchester City trio Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri - as well as Kylian Mbappe - in the vote

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi were set to head to Asia to tour China in November, but the Major League Soccer franchise have announced the trip has been cancelled

Lionel Messi beat Erling Haaland to claim his eighth Ballon d'Or but the Argentina is convinced that the Manchester City star will eventually claim the Golden Ball

For the first time in 19 years, Cristiano Ronaldo's name was not on the list of nominations for the Ballon d'Or as rival Lionel Messi was crowned winner for the eighth time

Arsenal will head to West Ham United on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup as Declan Rice returns to the place he once called home before a club-record move to the Emirates

Despite his advancing years and his injuries towards the backend of his first MLS regular season with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi remained coy on his long-term plans for his career

Cristiano Ronaldo had no involvement in the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, but Lionel Messi's eighth win has triggered the 38-year-old, who was taunted by fans in Saudi Arabia

After the unexpected cancellation of Inter Miami's preseason tour in China, Lionel Messi is faced with a tough decision with his return date to Inter Miami unknown

The legendary winger was left incensed after a seemingly erroneous report emerged after he collected his eighth Ballon d'Or in Paris and he jumped to shut the claims down quickly

Football fans have donned their conspiracy theory hats following Lionel Messi's latest Ballon d'Or win, with many wondering how he is already back training at Inter Miami.

Despite their rivalry having spanned nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry continues to be compelling as the Portuguese star broke his silence on his old foe's win

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva believes Brazillian kids will have to look up to Lionel Messi as their footballing idol due to the lack of current idols within the country's national team

On Monday night, Lionel Messi was named the winner of the 2023 Ballon d'Or, scooping his eighth in the process - and moving further clear of great rival Cristiano Ronaldo

Argentina's World Cup winning heroes were honoured at the 2023 Ballon d'Or in Paris on Monday night with both Emiliano Martinez and Lionel Messi receiving awards

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's Ballon d'Or title in Paris but a number of high-profile nominees were unable to attend due to offhand scheduling

Lionel Messi has reiterated his ambition to return to Barcelona once he hangs up his boots and wants to once again work with the club - while asking for a proper goodbye