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Bayern Munich forwards Robert Lewandowski alongside former world best players Lionel Messi and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated for FIFA Player of the Year for 2020. Kevin De Bruyne, Sadio Mane, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Sergio Ramos, Mohamed Salah, Thiago Alcantara and Virgil van Dijk were all shortlisted for the award. The 11 of them have dropped out of the running leaving the magnificent duo and an in form Lewy.

The Spain goalkeeper has Dean Henderson breathing down his neck for a start for the Red Devils. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has offered his backing to David De Gea, saying the Spain international goalkeeper is a player Manchester United can rely on.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice from the penalty spot to win his battle with rival Lionel Messi and guide Juventus to a 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday, earning the Italians top spot in Champions’ League Group G. The former Real Madrid striker and his Argentina counterpart traded Ballon d’Or wins for a decade between 2008-2017 and were figureheads for the dueling.

The Merengue is in danger of bombing out of the Champions League in the group stage in Wednesday's final round of matches. Casemiro has made clear Real Madrid's squad is firmly behind Zinedine Zidane as they aim to avoid a hugely embarrassing Champions League exit.

2018 World Cup winners France, will have to combat the likes of Ukraine, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina & Kazakhstan, in the recent Qatar 2022 UEFA preliminary draw organised by FIFA during a virtual event in Zurich.

Fans return to English Football scenery after 10 games in and for the first time in nine months. Some were elated to see their teams triumph, while others were filled with the hope of what to come. 2000 Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea fans celebrated their winnings while those of West Brom, Sheffield and Westham had contrasting experiences.