Morning Football News: Putellas Makes History as Carrick Waits on His Fate

Ballon d’Or glitter in London, fresh worries at Old Trafford, and plenty of drama across Europe overnight.

Putellas claims a third Ballon d’Or
Alexia Putellas won the Women’s Ballon d’Or at the London Palladium, her third after 2021 and 2022. Only Aitana Bonmatí has also won it three times. Barcelona were named women’s club of the year and Pere Romeu women’s coach of the year. Celebrate Barça’s big night with the FC Barcelona Barca Scarf, $36.

Yamal, Kane and Saka collect awards
Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player and said it should have gone to teammate Pau Cubarsí. Harry Kane took the Gerd Müller Trophy after 73 goals for Bayern and England. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award for his charity work. Unai Simón and Cata Coll won the goalkeeper awards, Luis de la Fuente was men’s coach of the year, and PSG were men’s club of the year. Young fans can grab the Spain SoccerStarz Yamal figure for $16.

Carrick’s future still undecided
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox met at Carrington on Monday. The club gave no word on Michael Carrick’s future after the 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth. The players are due back in training on Tuesday, and it’s not certain Carrick will be taking the session. Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are named as possible replacements, and United, 16th, play Chelsea on Saturday.

PSG go top of Ligue 1
PSG’s match with Lyon was pushed back a day at the request of Paris police, and PSG won it 2-0. Senny Mayulu drilled in the opener and substitute Mika Godts scored his first PSG goal in the 84th minute. That’s eight straight wins in all competitions, even without Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia, and PSG lead Rennes by a point. Fans can grab the Paris Saint-Germain FC Crest Keyring for $16.

Osimhen settles a heated Istanbul derby
Victor Osimhen scored a left-foot strike and a header before half-time as Galatasaray beat Fenerbahçe 2-1. İrfan Can Kahveci pulled one back with an overhead kick, and Mario Lemina cleared off the line late on to save the win. Things boiled over after full-time, with Abdülkerim Bardakcı and Archie Brown both sent off. Galatasaray are now six points clear at the top.

Sevilla cruise past Osasuna
Isaac Romero and Félix Correia scored, both set up by Youssouf Fofana, as Sevilla beat Osasuna 2-0. Sevilla are sixth in La Liga on 17 points.

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