Vinicius' management staff believes fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or defeat

Vinicius believes fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or defeatMADRID, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr said on Monday that he will keep on fighting racism even if his activism is what led to him not winning the Ballon d'Or, sources close to the player told Reuters.

Real Madrid teammates come out in support of Vinícius following Ballon d’Or snub

Vinícius Jr. (24) had been the strong favourite to win the Ballon d’Or this year, however, ultimately it was Rodri (28) who received the prestigious prize during Monday’s ceremony in Paris.Rodri’s victory has not been without controversy. Believing that Vinícius Jr. was deserving of the award and in anticipation of the snub, Real Madrid cancelled their delegation’s trip to the French capital. Vinícius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Kylian Mbappé, Carlo Ancelotti, and Florentino Pérez were all set to fly to Paris on Monday afternoon but all instead stayed in Spain. Los Blancos accused the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, France Football, and UEFA of “disrespect”, whilst also cancelling their programmed Ballon d’Or special, due to be broadcast on Real Madrid TV.

Kolo Muani allowed to leave PSG for as little as €40m, Arsenal as destination

Randal Kolo Muani (25) has reached a point of no return, L’Équipe understands. The France international has failed to live up to the €90m price tag since making the move from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2023. Paris Saint-Germain are now, for the first time, prepared to cut their losses.

PSG may have found the perfect midfield trio

After a dominating victory in Le Classique on Sunday, Paris Saint-Germain are in high spirits, with many singing the praises of their starting three midfielders.The trio of Joao Neves (20), Vitinha (24) and Warren Zaïre-Emery (18) put together a masterclass in that 3-0 triumph over Olympique de Marseille, vaulting Les Parisiens to the top of Ligue 1.

Newcastle must make 'right decision' on Gordon fitness, says Howe

Eddie Howe said that Anthony Gordon could feature for Newcastle United in their EFL Cup clash with Chelsea on Wednesday.Gordon missed the trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday after picking up a groin injury in the build-up to the game, but has since had a scan that has revealed no serious injury.