World football

World football

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha: Who could rival Liverpool hero Mohamed Salah for 2025 Ballon d’Or award?

Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, but who will win football’s biggest individual prize later this year? Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been making his case with a superb individual season that could see him break several big records. Salah, who last year didn’t make the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist, could be rivalled

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Met Police officer dismissed after throwing flare and tragedy chanting at Arsenal games

Detective Constable Gordon Irikefe was found to have committed gross misconduct in acts of “unacceptable” football hooliganism at Arsenal games between October 2022 and April last year; the officer was also handed a three-year banning order from any UK football matches. A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after engaging in football hooliganism, which included

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Europa League last-16 draw: Man Utd, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers discover opponents and route to final

Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the Europa League last 16, Tottenham play AZ Alkmaar and Rangers face Fenerbahce; first legs will be played on March 6 with the second legs taking place on March 13; final held on May 21 in BilbaoEuropa League Last-16 Draw: Manchester United Face Real Sociedad, Spurs Meet AZ

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