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World's top 20 players caused 505 tonnes of CO2 emissions - study

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Andrew Welfle, from Britain's University of Manchester, said soccer bodies and teams must combat climate change by curbing air travel and finding alternative...

  • England's Harry Kane in action with Croatia's Luka Modric on October 12, 2018. Picture: @UEFAEURO/Twitter.

    Modric tipped to pip French stars to Ballon d'Or and end Ronaldo and Messi era

    Six members of the France side that triumphed in Russia are among the 30 nominees for the award, which is organised by France Football magazine and voted for by 180 journalists from around the world.

    1355 days ago
  • FILE: Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (L) takes a drink as Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola (R) gives instructions during the English Premier League football match on 31 January 2018. Picture: AFP

    Man City titles can help De Bruyne win Ballon d'Or, says Guardiola

    Kevin De Bruyne has been vital to City’s dominance this campaign with the 26-year-old notching a league-high 14 assists including three in Saturday’s 5-1 rout of Leicester City.

    1649 days ago
  • Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the trophy after winning The Best FIFA Men's Player of 2017 Award during The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, on 23 October, 2017 in London. Picture: AFP.

    Ronaldo retains Fifa award for world’s best player

    The Best Fifa Men’s Player award and the Ballon d‘or, which is voted for only by the media, are now separate awards.

    1760 days ago
  • FC Barcelona and Argentina's forward Lionel Messi holds his trophy after receiving the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or award for player of the year during the 2015 AFIFA Ballon d'Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich on January 11, 2016. Picture: FP

    Messi 'humbled' by fifth Ballon D’or

    The Barcelona & Argentinean forward finished ahead of Ronaldo & Neymar.

    2411 days ago
  • FILE: Cristiano Ronaldo will look to defend his crown and hang on to the title for another year, equaling a record of four awards scooped by his arch-rival Lionel Messi. Picture: Cristiano Ronaldo official Facebook page.

    Fifa reveals 2015 awards nominees - will it be CR7, Messi or Neymar?

    Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Neymar da Silva are among the candidates.

    2454 days ago
  • Cristiano Ronaldo posing with his Fifa Ballon d’Or award he won on 12 January 2015. Picture: Cristiano Ronaldo official Facebook page.

    Ronaldo & Messi headline Ballon d'Or shortlist

    Real’s Cristiano Ronaldo will be going in search of his third consecutive World Player of the Year award.

    2495 days ago
  • SUPERSTARS: Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo are the world's leading players.

    What do Messi & Ronaldo really think of their teammates

    EWN looks at who Messi & Ronaldo voted for in the Fifa 2014 Ballon d'Or awards.

    2775 days ago
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    The 2014 Ballon d'Or voting

    The 2014 Ballon d'Or voting

    2775 days ago
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    Fact file on Cristiano Ronaldo

    Fact file on Cristiano Ronaldo

    2775 days ago
  • Cristiano Ronaldo posing with his Fifa Ballon d’Or award on 12 January, 2015. Picture: Cristiano Ronaldo official Facebook page.

    Ronaldo wins another Ballon d'Or award

    The Real Madrid forward polled more than double the number of votes as his bitter rival Lionel Messi.

    2775 days ago
  • Cristiano Ronaldo. Picture: Facebook.com

    Ronaldo looking to improve on outstanding 2014

    The 29-year-old netted 51 goals in 47 appearances last season.

    2792 days ago
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    Who will win the Ballon d'Or trophy?

    Who will win the Ballon d'Or trophy?

    2817 days ago
  • FILE: Manuel Neuer became the first goalkeeper since 2002 to make the final shortlist for the coverted Ballon d'Or. Picture: DFB Facebook page.

    Neuer joins Ronaldo, Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

    Manuel Neuer became the first goalkeeper since 2002 to make the final shortlist for the coverted Ballon d'Or.

    2817 days ago
  • Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Picture: AFP

    Casillas a shock inclusion on shortlist for Fifa World XI

    The full World XI team will be unveiled at the Ballon d'Or Awards on 12 January.

    2824 days ago
  • The Fifa Ballon d'Or trophy. Picture: EPA.

    Germany dominate Ballon d'Or list

    Notable absentees include US goalkeeper Tim Howard and Costa Rica stopper Keylor Navas.

    2852 days ago
  • Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world's best footballer for the second time on 13 January 2014. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Pele: Ronaldo still has more to do to

    Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award, beating Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.

    3139 days ago
  • Cristiano Ronaldo was also voted FIFA Player of the Year in 2008. Picture: AFP

    Ronaldo wins World Player of the Year

    Cristiano Ronaldo was also voted FIFA Player of the Year in 2008.

    3139 days ago
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