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          Barcelona’s Neymar makes his case for 2015 Ballon d’Or award – in pictures

          Barcelona’s Neymar makes his case for 2015 Ballon d’Or award – in pictures

          SportJanuary 05, 2016
          As the 2015 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony approaches, Richard Jolly makes a case for why Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the award ahead of fellow nominees, Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Neymar. Illustration by Kevin Jeffers / The National

          Cristiano Ronaldo, rewriting history for Real Madrid, deserves Ballon d’Or over Barcelona rivals

          SportJanuary 05, 2016
          Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo makes his case for 2015 Ballon d’Or award – in pictures

          Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo makes his case for 2015 Ballon d’Or award – in pictures

          SportJanuary 05, 2016
          Tuesday cover: Rafa Benitez is shown the door at Real Madrid

          Tuesday cover: Rafa Benitez is shown the door at Real Madrid

          SportJanuary 05, 2016
          As the 2015 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony approaches, Ian Hawkey makes a case for why Barcelona's Neymar deserves the award ahead of fellow nominees, Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo. Illustration by Kevin Jeffers / The National

          Neymar’s emphasis on the Barcelona collective sets him apart for Ballon d’Or award

          SportJanuary 05, 2016
          As the 2015 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony approaches, Andy Mitten makes a case for why Barcelona's Lionel Messi deserves the award ahead of fellow nominees, Barcelona teammate Neymar and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo. Illustration by Kevin Jeffers / The National

          Xavi says Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is ‘greatest player ever’ and deserves Ballon d’Or award

          SportJanuary 05, 2016
          Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez looks on prior the Primera Liga match between Valencia and Real Madrid at Estadi de Mestalla on January 03, 2016 in Valencia, Spain. The very next day, the manager was sacked. Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images

          Rafa Benitez sacked at Real Madrid while Zinedine Zidane takes over

          FootballJanuary 04, 2016
          Real Madrid named Zinedine Zidane, left, as their new coach on Monday and is congratulated by Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez after a statement at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. Rafael Benitez's unhappy reign in charge of Real Madrid came to an end after just seven months and 25 games when he was sacked. AFP PHOTO/ GERARD JULIEN

          Cautious approach from Rafa Benitez held back the stardust needed at Real Madrid

          SportJanuary 04, 2016
          Getafe midfielder Angel Lafita, right, duels for the ball with Deportivo La Coruna defender Juanfran Moreno during the Spanish Primera Division match at Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe, near Madrid, Spain, 30 December 2015. JuanJo Martin / EPA

          Al Jazira set to complete deal for Getafe midfielder Angel Lafita

          SportJanuary 03, 2016
          Liobnel Messi, centre, in action against Espanyol. Emilio Morenatti / AP Photo

          Barcelona’s Messi, Neymar or Suarez fail to find a way through ‘defensively superior’ Espanyol

          FootballJanuary 03, 2016
          Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeonegestures on the sidelines during Saturday night's game against Levante. Gerard Julien / AFP

          Diego Simeone demands ‘improvements’ as Atletico look down on Barcelona and Real Madrid

          FootballJanuary 03, 2016
          Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal, centre left and right, January will mark their first chance to play competitively for Barcelona. Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images

          Around Europe: For Turan at Barca or Man United’s Valdes, January can be boon or bust time

          SportJanuary 01, 2016
          Rafael Benitez has struggled so far in his short time as Real Madrid manager. Juan Medina / Reuters

          Under-fire Benitez takes Real Madrid to club of his greatest success + La Liga times UAE

          FootballJanuary 01, 2016
          Despite missing a penalty, Cristiano Ronaldo still scored twice to help Real Madrid to victory against Real Sociedad. Fernando Alvarado / EPA

          Cristiano Ronaldo leads Real Madrid past Sociedad to ease pressure on Rafa Benitez

          FootballDecember 30, 2015
          Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez and Barca train for return after holidays – in pictures

          Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez and Barca train for return after holidays – in pictures

          FootballDecember 30, 2015
          Barcelona manager Luis Enrique shown at a team training session at their Joan Gamper facility on Tuesday. Quique Garcia / EPA / December 29, 2015

          ‘I aim for better than last year’ says Barcelona’s unsatisfied Luis Enrique

          FootballDecember 30, 2015
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