52 Places To Go 2019 (Tag bylines with individual items.), New York Times Published 8:47 pm CST, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Photo: Louise Denton Photography/Getty Images Photo: Louise Denton Photography/Getty Images Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close Image 1 of 39 Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. … [Read more...] about The New York Times picks 52 places to go in 2019
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Hegerberg gets Ballon d’Or, but Norway star still set to snub World Cup
Ada Hegerberg holds up her Ballon d'Or. Photo: AFP Ada Hegerberg's star status on the world stage was confirmed as she won the inaugural women's Ballon d'Or on Monday, and yet back home in Norway she also stands out for her ongoing absence from the national team ahead of the World Cup. The 23-year-old aptly wore a gold dress as she picked up the inaugural prize at the ceremony in Paris, joining men's winner Luka Modric and best young men's player Kylian Mbappe on stage with her trophy. She was voted for by a panel of journalists from around the world on the strength of her prolific form for French giants Lyon, with whom she has won three consecutive Champions League titles. Back in Norway, meanwhile, there have been renewed calls for her to end her exile from the national team. Hegerberg slammed the door shut on her international career in the wake of Norway's desperate showing at last year's European Championship in the Netherlands, when they … [Read more...] about Hegerberg gets Ballon d’Or, but Norway star still set to snub World Cup
Suarez close to recovery, says Barca boss Valverde
Luis Suarez. — Photo tintm.comViet Nam News Football MADRID — Ernesto Valverde is optimistic Luis Suarez will be fit to face Espanyol on Saturday, three days before Barcelona take on Tottenham in the Champions League. Suarez has been out with a knee injury since Barca’s draw with Atletico Madrid on November 24, but the Uruguayan could be available for this weekend’s Catalan derby in La Liga. Barcelona then host Spurs in their last Champions League group game but as Valverde’s team have already qualified top of Group B, meaning Suarez may still be rested. "We are optimistic for the game against Espanyol," said Barca coach Valverde on Tuesday ahead of go up against Cultural Leonesa in the second leg of the Copa del Rey´s round of 32. "Tomorrow he will not be available but we hope he is for Saturday. It does not mean he is going to be but we are optimists and that is what we want." Valverde would not be drawn on the results of the Ballon … [Read more...] about Suarez close to recovery, says Barca boss Valverde
Women”s winner Hegerberg”s Ballon d”Or overshadowed by “twerk” request
Olympique Lyonnais and Norway forward Ada Hegerberg won the inaugural Ballon d'Or award for the best player in women's football on Monday (Dec 3) but the moment was tarnished when DJ Martin Solveig asked her to 'twerk' after receiving the prize. Norwegian forward Ada Hegerberg (R) stands alongside French DJ and producer Martin Solveig (L) after receiving the 2018 women's Ballon d'Or award. AFP/FRANCK FIFE Hegerberg, who helped lead Lyon win the Women's Champions League last season, looked embarrassed and answered "no" after Solveig asked her in French to do the provocative dance. "You've seen that I prepared a little celebration for (France forward) Kylian (Mbappe) so we said we're going to do something similar. Do you know how to twerk?" said French DJ Solveig who co-hosted the awards with David Ginola. Solveig was the subject of criticism on social media following his exchange with 23-year-old Hegerberg and quickly apologised for his comments with a video posted on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Women”s winner Hegerberg”s Ballon d”Or overshadowed by “twerk” request
Luka Modric wins Ballon d”Or
Real Madrid's Luka Modric with the Ballon d'Or award. (Source: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier) PARIS: Luka Modric saw off competition from France's World Cup stars as the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder won the 2018 Ballon d'Or on Monday (Dec 3), ending the 10-year stranglehold on the award by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Modric, 33, was announced as the winner of the prestigious prize in a glitzy ceremony held in Paris. Ronaldo was second, with France and Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann completing the podium. Real Madrid's Luka Modric arrives with his family for the Golden Ball, "Ballon d'Or" award ceremony at the Grand Palais in Paris, France. (Source: AP Photo/Christophe Ena) Paris Saint-Germain's teenage forward Kylian Mbappe came fourth, leaving Messi to settle for fifth position. Another Frenchman, Modric's Madrid teammate Raphael Varane, was seventh, just behind Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. Real Madrid's Luka Modric (centre) with the … [Read more...] about Luka Modric wins Ballon d”Or