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The Champions League returns with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético and Valencia all looking to make a push for one of the two qualifying places.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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![This statue recently unveiled in Egypt tried to capture Mohamed Salah's trademark pose, which it does well. Although the sculptor seemed less concerned about scale and what Salah actually looks like. The Simon Garfunkel likeness is uncanny.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/JXR3JE4GQ5IN3PFVNS26LPV4BA.jpg?auth=cae32776e32c38708c76f5a92a7485368bf46e7baac1709cf701264ecbfe4959&width=360&height=270&smart=true)
FOOTBALL STATUES
Mess in stone: Salah, Ronaldo and more sculptural abominations
As.com
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 gives his view on the FIFA Gala last night in London, where Real Madrid's Luka Modric was crowned The Best, and Salah won the Puskás award.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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![Este lunes se llevará a cabo una edición más de los Premios 'The Best'. Por ello, te dejamos acá el canal donde podrás seguir la gala en vivo en USA.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FDV6DLTIS5PK7F7RY6WMQF5QA4.jpg?auth=06f94afc10a5cf8df5d1b42ec8037ce39886d21f10eb6401b243db548e59795f&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
THE BEST 2018
The Best 2018: list of candidates for each award
Mario de la Riva