# golden ball

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Rapinoe wins World Cup Golden Ball and Golden Boot

The 34-year-old may have played her last game in the competition.

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Jul 7th 2019, 7:26 PM

A former League of Ireland favourite and Joe Cole among the nominees for NASL golden ball

Ex-Shamrock Rovers striker Eamon Zayed has been rewarded for his fine recent form.

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Oct 19th 2016, 4:06 PM

James Rodriguez will join Real Madrid for €80 million, according to Spanish media

It is believed the Colombian star is already on his way to Spain to finalise the deal.

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Jul 20th 2014, 3:51 PM

'Nothing can console me' laments Messi as world slips through Argentina's hands

The Golden Ball winner missed one of three great chances that fell his team’s way against Germany.

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Jul 14th 2014, 3:10 PM

5 talking points ahead of today's Germany-Argentina World Cup final

Can Messi deliver, will the respective stubborn defences be breached and more.

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Jul 13th 2014, 8:00 AM

Four Germans and three Argentineans on World Cup best player shortlist

Arjen Robben, James Rodriguez and Neymar break up the party but there is no room for Karim Benzema of Manuel Neuer.

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Jul 11th 2014, 8:03 PM