Ballon d'Or 2024 odds as verdict given on Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham after Messi win

Vernon Kay received a ‘hero’s welcome’ in Greater Manchester on Saturday night as he hosted his first fundraiser since completing his charity marathon challenge.

Erling Haaland was the man that the Tartan Army feared the most ahead of Scotland's clash with Norway at Hampden Park on Sunday - but he won't take part after major injury fears were sparked.

Manchester City already have seven players injured, or who have withdrawn from international duty - and have now been given a new scare with Rodri.

Manuel Akanji insists Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland is more concerned with team trophies than the Ballon d'Or.

Erling Haaland looks likely to be fit for Tuesday but he could well be rested anyway.

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Erling Haaland is back to his best and 'free' of his underlying injury concerns, Pep Guardiola says, and the striker does not need a rest any time soon for Manchester City.

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David Beckham attended the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris alone, just a few hours after Rebecca Loos spoke out about his Netflix documentary. The football legend was there to see Lionel Messi, who now plays for his team Inter Miami, win his eighth Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi and his family dressed to impress at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony!

Lionel Messi has shined with particular brightness, playing in three different teams and winning a World Cup. Scroll down to have a look at what you should know about the awards, hosted this evening in France: Lionel Messi called Rafa Nadal ‘lucky’, says pro tennis playerThe Beckhams and Messis go out for family dinner in MiamiThe Ballon d’Or awards start at 2pm ET, at the Theatre du Chatelet, in Paris, France.

Lionel Messi is expected to be crowned best of the best - but one YouTuber has made his position clear directly to his Argentina teammate.

Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland will discover tonight whether he has done enough to claim the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career.

Both Manchester sides will be looking to get bragging rights at Old Trafford when Man United welcome rivals Man City. Six points separate the two sides after the hosts picked up back-to-back league wins while City were on the receiving end of two defeats in their last five matches.

Pep Guardiola could make several changes to his Manchester City starting XI for the derby showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Although he has already won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards, Argentinian pro soccer player Lionel Messi — who currently plays for the David Beckham-owned Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer — is in the running to claim his eighth trophy this week. The Ballon d’Or (French for “The Golden Ball”) is soccer’s most prestigious award, which is given to its biggest stars and the 2023 edition is happening Monday.

Manchester City are due to make the short journey to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as bragging rights go up for grabs for the first time this season against Manchester United in the Premier League.