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Sergino Dest was put on the floor by Tono down the left and his cross was turned in by Sergio Leon, who beat Gerard Pique at the near post. Ousmane Dembele pulled the visitors ahead again but again they squandered the advantage, Sergio Leon diverting in at the near post and this time there was no way back. Messi instigated the second too, freeing the sprinting Dembele down the right, who powered past Oscar Duarte and prodded back just in time for Pedri to finish. A source explained that the TV star – who married the rapper back in 2014 – ‘has been doing her best to surround herself with her family and good friends, be social, go out and, of course, take care of her children’. Luis Enrique was named best coach after guiding Barcelona to win the Champions League, Spain’s La Liga and cup, UEFA Super Cup and 토토사이트 먹튀검증 Club World Cup. The Barcelona forward regained the prize after his club won five major titles last year, leaving Ronaldo’s Real Madrid with nothing.

The women’s awards were won by U.S. It’s much more than anything I dreamed of as a kid,” Messi, who won four straight FIFA awards from 2009-12, said in his acceptance speech. ZURICH – Lionel Messi has won the FIFA world player of the year award for a record fifth time. Questions around the Dutchman’s future will grow louder the more the club’s title chances fade, his decisions this time to start Dembele at right wing-back and to bring Sergi Roberto into the back three particularly vulnerable to scrutiny. Messi on the turn was able to slide a pass into Antoine Griezmann and while he was challenged, the ball spilled right to Dembele, who took a touch and lashed into the top corner. First, Melero nipped in front of Sergi Roberto to head in and then a sloppy Messi touch allowed Morales to bounce the ball off Roger Marti, before volleying brilliantly into the far corner.

Barcelona had scored twice in nine minutes to take control, Jordi Alba’s cross grazing the head of Miramon on its way to Messi, who adjusted his body and threw his left foot over the ball, volleying it into the bottom corner for his 37th goal of the season. At the end of it all, what is important is you have spent quality time with your family, you have gotten to know them better, and in the end, everyone is just relaxed, so everyone can take on another working week ahead. Key to that has been Messi, who has netted 12 goals in his last 10 games, with Barca’s only defeat in that time against PSG in the Champions League. Lionel Messi is approaching decision time on his Barcelona future but has been tipped to sign a new contract in what would be a bitter transfer blow to Manchester City. That’s not all as Manchester United will host Arsenal – which would have been a heavyweight clash between the top two some 20 seasons earlier. Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli was also shortlisted for guiding the host to a first Copa America title. There are certainly no guarantees in what has been a frenetic and thrilling title race in recent weeks, with all of Spain’s four contenders stumbling down the final stretch.

But with only two games left now and potentially two teams to catch, Barcelona’s chances of taking the title off Real Madrid this season would appear remote. The confidence that Koeman installs in the youngsters is crucial and Luis Enrique is taking advantage by bringing them into the national teams. Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, was also seen taking his daughter to the side during the middle of the match, apparently to offer some tips. Real Madrid will edge two points ahead of Ronald Koeman’s side if they win away on Thursday at Granada. Messi, 33, was adamant he would only stay put at the club if they could match his ambitions to win Europe’s top club competition again, and while they suffered an early exit this season, Rivaldo is convinced Ronald Koeman is building a promising new era for the Blaugrana. Without the Champions League, cash flow is dented and it’s the Klopp appeal and the lure of playing at Anfield with fans next season that is there to sway players to miss Europe’s elite club competition. But since then Messi seems to have relaxed his stance somewhat, with recent developments both on and off the field adding to the belief he will commit to his current club beyond the end of the season – a feeling shared by Barca legend Rivaldo.

For that reason, I’m starting to believe more and more that Messi might reach an agreement with the new board and sign a new contract to stay at the club for a few more years. The priority for Barcelona, however, is to keep Messi – who could reach 700 goals for the LaLiga giants next season, having scored 38 in all competitions last term. For much of the season, James was playing at his usual high level as his Lakers held one of the best records in the NBA. Transfer LIVE – Join us throughout the day as we bring you the latest breaking news and the best gossip during the January transfer window. It has been seven months since the Argentine forward slapped in a transfer request and made it clear he wanted to leave the Nou Camp, with City seemingly leading the race. Another slip could prove decisive given Atletico will move four points clear of Barca with two games left if they can win away at Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Levante sit 14th in the table and had won only one of their previous eight matches but they had also prevailed in three of their last four games at home against Barca, and they turned it on again.

They’ve won two in a row, both in clean sheets, including a strong 3-0 win over defensive powerhouse Dallas two matches ago. Ellis won the coaching award in women’s football ahead of two men: Japan coach Norio Sasaki and Mark Sampson, who led England to third place at the World Cup. Scotland dominated the game against England and will feel hard done to have not come away with more, whilst Croatia disappointed against the Czechs. The installation of Laporta for a second spell as president has brought about a renewed optimism, but the club’s form on the field has been the real driver, with Barca now just four points behind La Liga leader Atletico Madrid with a Cope del Rey final also to come. Since the finer details of the contract were published, the club’s former president Josep Bartomeu denied being behind the sensational leak. Guardiola was also on the shortlist Monday against his former teammate Luis Enrique. Messi ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s two-year hold on the Ballon d’Or trophy on Monday to lift soccer’s top individual honour.