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Manchester United narrow shortlist down to two options as they target world-class striker in summer

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United on 31 December, 2022 at Molineux in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

Manchester United are preparing a huge summer spending spree on a world-class striker this summer, with Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen reportedly key targets. Erik ten Hag is willing to part with £100 million for either the Tottenham or Napoli centre forward, with the striker position the Dutchman’s priority in …

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Cristiano Ronaldo receives his lowest Ballon d’Or ranking for 17 years as he finishes in 20th place, while Lionel Messi fails to make the shortlist

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Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo has received his lowest Ballon d’Or ranking in 17 years.   The Portuguese superstar finished in 20th place, which is the same position in which he finished in 2005.     Ronaldo, who has never been lower than 20th, has won the Ballon d’Or on five occasions, with the last …

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Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala and Gavi make final 2022 Golden Boy shortlist

Borussia Dortmund star, Jude Bellingham has been named alongside Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala and Barcelona star Gavi on the final 2022 Golden Boy shortlist.   The England and Dortmund midfielder headlines the 20-strong list of nominees, with Pedri who won the award in 2021.   Fellow Barcelona prospects Ansu Fati and Nico, who is on loan at Valencia, …

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Ballon d’Or 2022 Nominees: Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo nominated as Messi and Neymar miss out on shortlist

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Odds on favorite, Karim Benzema and his former teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated for the 2022 Ballon d’Or, but there is no place on the shortlist for Paris Saint-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Neymar.  Messi has won the award a record seven times more than any other player in …

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Rio Ferdinand reacts after Cristiano Ronaldo failed to make Premier League Player of the Year shortlist

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Rio Ferdinand has reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo’s omission from the Premier League Player of the Year shortlist, saying it’s ‘laughable’ while insisting he will ‘100 per cent’ stay at Manchester United next season.    Ronaldo’s return to the club from Juventus hasn’t gone as planned after enduring a frustrating first season at United, …

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