The Daily Football Briefing

Lionel Messi wins historic eighth Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi makes history. Again. Whilst it was no surprise to see the Argentinian pick up the Ballon d'Or, Felipe Cardenas looks at why this ceremony signalled a changing of the guard.
There were no surprises on the women's side as Aitana Bonmati adds yet another trophy to her growing collection. Sophie Penney tells us why she was the deserving recipient.
We have the latest on the search for the father of Liverpool player Luis Diaz. Luke Bosher has the update.

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