The Ballon d’Or is already controversial in Europe, the investigation into questionable transfers shakes Serie A

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Lionel Messi grand favors

Europe’s eyes are on the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The awards ceremony organized by the magazine France Football takes place tonight at 8:30 p.m. The newspaper Mark gives his favorites on his front page. For the Spanish journalists, it is certain, Leo Messi will receive his seventh trophy. In France, The Parisian has the same opinion, “Messi on his way to a 7th coronation”, headlines the French daily. On the other hand in Italy, one wonders more about the value of the Ballon d’Or. For journalists from the Gazzetta dello Sport, awarding it practically every year make it lose its status as the greatest individual trophy. The first controversy of the day and probably not the last concerning the trophy so coveted by the best players in the world of football.

Almost half of Serie A clubs suspected

This is the case that is causing a stir in Italy at the moment. In today’s edition, The Gazzetta Dello Sport expands a little more on the case of capital gains that affects Juventus. After revealing yesterday a secret contract of Cristiano Ronaldo with Juve, the newspaper with the pink paper explains that it is not only about capital gains, but also of remuneration paid to agents. “The Juve earthquake”, headlines the daily. Juventus are preparing to defend themselves. According to the media, the club would have mobilized its lawyers to support the club. Tuttosport reveals for its part that the investigation not only affects the old lady but also nearly half of Serie A clubs. 20 other transfers are suspected, including that of Victor Osihmen.

Karim Benzema overtakes Thierry Henry

Real Madrid overthrew Sevilla FC yesterday thanks to their Benzema-Vinicus duo. If the Brazilian collects the praise of the Spanish press this Monday morning, Karim Benzema, current top scorer in La Liga, is a little more in the history of French football. Thanks to his 11th goal of the season in La Liga, his 361st in club in all competitions, KB9 became the top French scorer in club history. He thus ahead of Thierry Henry and his 360 goals. A resounding feat, especially since the French striker has only known two clubs so far in his career: OL and Real Madrid.

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