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The ten year duopoly on the Ballon d'Or has been broken by Modric, which is praise indeed for a model player who conducts the team from midfield.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Prestigious Paris based magazine, France Football yesterday confirmed their 30 player shortlist ahead of the 2018 Ballon d'Or award
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Alfredo Relaño analyses the goalkeeping situation at Real Madrid with Zidane saying he doesn't need Athletic keeper Kepa.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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FOOTBALL EARNINGS
Cristiano Ronaldo tops Lionel Messi in 2016/17 earnings
AFP