8 h. ago Kylian Mbappe snubs Mo Salah as he announces his vote in this year's Ballon d'Or

Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal are both in the running for the Ballon d’Or and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has now revealed who his vote is going to go later this year

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3 d. ago Liverpool star snubs Mohamed Salah when picking Ballon d'Or winner

Mohamed Salah is yet to finish in the top three of the Ballon d'Or and his Liverpool team-mate Ibrahima Konate has overlooked him for this year's award - instead hailing one of PSG's leading lights

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4 d. ago From Dembélé to Salah: six contenders in an open race for men’s Ballon d’Or

Two of PSG’s Champions League winners are strong contenders but are up against Mohamed SalahGeorge Weah remains the only African to win the prize and the Liverpool forward’s form in the past year has put him in a similar bracket to the Liberian. “The Egyptian King” scored 29 goals and assisted a further 18 to lead the Reds to the Premier League title, but he could not take them further than the last 16 in the Champions League. Arne Slot played Salah in every league match, a sign of his importance and his stupendous fitness. “He’s had very, very, very good seasons at Liverpool but this one probably stands out in terms of numbers,” Arne Slot said of Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances. “If there’s ever a chance for him, it would be this season. If not, then he’s going to try to push even harder next season”. Turning 33 in mid-June, this might be Salah’s final chance to achieve the highest personal accolade in the game, even if his head coach thinks otherwise. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Gary Lineker’s The Rest Is Football podcast moves to DAZN following BBC exit

The 64-year-old left his presenting role early following a social media row.

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5 d. ago Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer reach new agreement on Mo Salah's Ballon d'Or chances

Mohamed Salah has enjoyed another stunning season at Liverpool, but Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer believe Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele is favourite to win the Ballon d'Or

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1 week ago Alan Shearer breaks silence on his Match of the Day future after Gary Lineker exit

Gary Lineker waved goodbye to Match of the Day on Sunday night after 26 years presenting the BBC's Premier League highlights show, many of which were spent alongside Alan Shearer

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1 week ago Alan Shearer makes decision on his Match of the Day future after 'great friend' Gary Lineker's ugly BBC exit

In an exclusive interview, Shearer said he would be continuing his Match of the Day punditry, and called his longtime colleague Lineker a 'brilliant broadcaster.'

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1 week ago Gary Lineker says he was ‘a bit emotional’ after final Match Of The Day

Lineker said he struggled to stop the tears as a montage played during the football highlights programme on Sunday.

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1 week ago Gary Lineker bids tearful goodbye to Match Of The Day as he thanks fans for 'love and support'

In his final message, Lineker said: ‘It’s been an absolute privilege to host Match Of The Day for a quarter of a century. It’s been utterly joyous.’

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1 week ago Alan Shearer perfectly sums up Gary Lineker moments before Match of the Day exit

Gary Lineker anchors his final Match of the Day programme ahead of his exit from the BBC and colleague Alan Shearer has paid tribute to the veteran broadcaster and England legend

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1 week ago Final whistle for Gary Lineker: BBC proudly promotes tonight's Match of the Day as his 'last time'

The BBC emphasised that tonight is Gary Lineker's final time hosting Match Of The Day after he announced his resignation.

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1 week ago Gary Lineker fighting back tears while delivering live TV message to colleague summed him up

Gary Lineker's 26-year tenure with Match of the Day comes to a close on Sunday evening, as the presenter cuts ties with the BBC completely following recent social media controversy

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1 week ago Gary Lineker showed true colours when he fought back tears in live TV message to colleague

Gary Lineker is set to make his final Match of the Day appearance on Sunday evening after a 26-year tenure fronting the flagship football highlights show

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker’s football podcast to leave BBC Sounds after social media row

Lineker has apologised ‘unreservedly’ for the ‘hurt and upset caused’ after he shared a social media post about Zionism.

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer disagree with Gary Neville's Europa League final prediction

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday and the Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Gary Neville have all given their thoughts on the clash

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker apologises for ‘genuine mistake’ as BBC confirms early exit

Downing Street said Lineker had made a ‘significant contribution’ to the BBC but it was important the broadcaster upholds the ‘highest standards’.

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2 w. ago Who will win Ballon d’Or 2025? Date and contenders including Lamine Yamal

The Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place earlier than usual this year

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker receives telling message from Alan Shearer after BBC statement is made

Gary Lineker has confirmed he will leave the BBC at the end of the current football season, with Sunday's episode of Match of the Day to be his final one as host

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2 w. ago Alan Shearer's message to Gary Lineker says it all after MOTD host confirms BBC exit

Regular Match of the Day panelist has shared a studio with Gary Lineker on countless occasions and has shared a message of support ahead of the presenter's Match of the Day farewell

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2 w. ago Mo Salah reveals his next three targets including dream that 'used to drive' him crazy

Mo Salah has enjoyed arguably his best ever campaign in a Liverpool shirt this year but there still three things which are driving him on ahead of the 2025-26 season

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