The Daily Football Briefing

Is the Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi's to lose?

Today:
Can anyone beat Lionel Messi to the men’s Ballon d’Or? Felipe Cardenas assesses the Argentinian's competition for the men's prize.
What has happened to Hugo Lloris? James Maw discusses the options the Tottenham keeper has for his future.
After a difficult start to the season, what’s gone wrong for Newcastle United? Jacob Whitehead has been writing on why things have not started smoothly at the club.

Host: Michael Bailey
Producers: Michael Zimmerman and Abi Paterson
Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh
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