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 Will Lionel Messi claim an eighth  Ballon d'Or crown? The World Cup-winning Argentina superstar is the favourite for this year's award but will have to fight off competition from Manchester City's treble-winning striker Erling Haaland. Spain's Aitana Bonmati is nominated for the women's prize after leading her country to World Cup glory in August. The ceremony is set to take place in October. People also ask Who is the favorite to win the Ballon d or 2023? Lionel Messi Will Lionel Messi claim an eighth Ballon d'Or crown? The World Cup-winning Argentina superstar is the favourite for this year's award but will have to fight off competition from Manchester City's treble-winning striker Erling. Captain Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo on Facebook after Portugal win. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal edged a 3-2 thriller against Slovakia in Porto on Friday to book their place at Euro 2024. Ronaldo scored a first-half penalty and a second-half tap-in as the Portuguese made it seven wins from seven matches in Group J They have 21 points which ensures them a top-two finish.Slovakia are eight points back in second, two ahead of Luxembourg who drew 1-1 in Iceland. Portugal got off to a flying start when Ramos rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes’ cross in the eighth minute, heading the ball down and past Martin Dubravka in the Slovakia goal. #Euro2024 #CristianoRonaldo #Portugal  

 The giant of Africa once again meets Ivory coast(host) in group stages. Nigeria had a clean sheet in group stages until they were kicked out in round of 16 in the last AFCON of nations. Football legends like Mikel Obi,Taribo West,Yaya Toure were present at the selection process. Group A Ivory Coast (hosts), Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau Group B Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mozambique Group C Senegal (holders), Cameroon, Guinea, Gambia Group D Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Angola Group E  Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, Namibia  Group F Morocco, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Tanzania All group winners and runners-up and the four highest-ranked third-placed teams qualify for the knockout stage. Twenty-four teams will be taking part in the delayed competition billed for January 13 and February 11, 2024. The tournament was supposed to hold this year but moved following the 2022 World Cup which was held in December.

 Newcastle United head coach, Eddie Howe has explained  why his team defeated Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League tie. Howe watched as goals from Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff and Fabian Schar gave Newcastle the win over PSG at St. James’ Park. Speaking after the game, Howe suggested Newcastle won against PSG because his players gave a brilliant display against the French Ligue 1 giants.According to him, Newcastle players pressed Luis Enrique’s side and were successful a couple of times. “We are really pleased. It was a brilliant effort from the players,” Howe told CBS Sports. “It was a different game. It was a cat and mouse between the two, we were trying to press them and they were trying to play through us.We were successful a couple of times which led to big goals for us, so I am delighted with the players’ commitment.” “I think we came here with a lot more confident mood. We wanted to be ourselves and then take the result whatever it is,” he add