Michael Olise scored a hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up, with his performance drawing praise and raising expectations for a Ballon d'Or contention.
Alexia Putellas, 32, leaves Barcelona after 14 years, captaining the team to a Champions League title. London City Lionesses, backed by billionaire Michele Kang, are in pursuit, aiming to secure the two-time Ballon d'Or winner in a historic WSL transfer.
Paul Pogba claims Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes would be a top-three Ballon d'Or contender if he played for a team like Manchester City, citing the need for trophies to gain individual recognition.
