Lionel Messi was named Best FIFA Men's Player at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.

"It's amazing. It was a tremendous year and it is an honor for me to be here tonight and win this award," said Messi, who sat next to Kylian Mbappe throughout the ceremony at the Salle Pleyel.

Monday's award was Messi's second FIFA The Best title, his first coming in 2019. He has also won a record seven Ballon d'Or awards.

"I want to express my thanks to [coach Lionel] Scaloni and my teammates; without them I would not be here," Messi added.

"I achieved a dream I had been hoping for so long and finally I achieved it. It's a dream for any player; very few people can achieve that and I was lucky enough to do so."

Achraf Hakimi is being investigated over an alleged rape at his home in a suburb of Paris last Saturday. 

The woman reported the incident at a police station on Sunday but did not file charges.

Hakimi was part of the Morocco team that finished fourth in the World Cup in Qatar.

AFP said the public prosecutor’s office handling the case declined to comment but complained to AFP that “information already made public” in the media “undermined the necessary investigations to find out the truth.”

Manchester United defeated Newcastle United 2-0 to win the Carabao Cup, their first major trophy since the 2017 Europa League.

Casemiro scored in 33 minute and United extended their lead six minutes later due to a Sven Botman own goal.

"It has been an amazing period, first trophy of the season, but we want more -- it is not enough for this club, we want more and we need more because our standards demand more," Bruno Fernandes said.

"For me it was about winning trophies and finally we did it. I am satisfied but I want more. I want much more."

Sergio Ramos retires from international soccer after he was informed by Luis de la Fuente he wouldn't be part of their plans.

Ramos made 180 appearances for his country, more than anyone else for the Spanish men's national team, scoring 23 goals and winning the 2010 World Cup as well as back-to-back European Championships in 2008 and 2012.

"I received a call from the current head coach who informed I am not and will not be part of his plans, regardless of how I perform or whatever I do in my career," Ramos posted on social media.

"With a heavy heart, it is the end of a road which I hoped would end with a better taste or on a part with we achieve with La Roja.

"I honestly believe this journey deserved to end at my choosing or because my performances were not at a level worthy of the national team -- not due to a question of age or other reasons."

Manchester United are not planning a massive spend on transfers this summer, even if the Qatar takeover bid is successful.

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani made his offer to buy the club public on Friday with the promise to "return United to its former glories both on and off the pitch."

United spent more than £200 million to bolster Erik ten Hag's squad last summer but were restricted to three loan signings in the January window.

Dropping out of the Champions League and a lack of significant player departures has meant United are keeping a close eye on FFP compliance.

Leeds United hope to convince Barcelona winger Ilias Akhomach to leave the club.

Ilias is out of contract in June as he has been unable to agree to terms with Barcelona.

Leeds' interest is being led by sporting director Victor Orta, who knows the Spanish market well.

Alejandro Garnacho has reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United to sign a new five-year deal.

The new deal will see his salary adjusted according to his new status in Erik ten Hag's squad due to the progress he has made since making his first team debut last April.

His salary will progressively increase as his role in the team grows.

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has submitted a £4 billion ($4.82 billion) bid for Manchester United.

The bid from Sheikh al-Thani, via his Nine Two Foundation, came before Friday’s 10pm “soft” deadline for all potential buyers to lodge their opening offers for the club. 

Thani is the son of Qatar’s former prime minister. He is understood to have become a United fan in 1992, the reason for the name of the Nine Two Foundation.

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, said it is unlikely his son returns to play for Barcelona again.

Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 due to his longtime club's financial problems.

Messi is in talks to sign a contract extension with PSG, with his current deal set to end in June. Messi has agreed in principle to remain with PSG, but an acceptable offer has yet to be presented.

The new deal could be a straight one-year extension or one year with an option for a further 12 months.

Elon Musk is considering putting in a bid to buy Manchester United. Musk claims he grew up as a fan of the club.

The Glazer family is seeking $7.3 billion for a full takeover, but are open to a partial sale as well.

Bloomberg recently confirmed that a consortium of Qatari investors are set to make an offerfor the club with assistance from the Qatar Investment Authority, the country’s sovereign wealth fund.