with Hannah Kelly
Messi claimed his eighth Ballon d'Or last night after leading Argentina to winning the World Cup 2022
The Argentinian inspired his country to last year's World Cup title in Qatar.
The women's award went to Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati.
The Barcelona player also helped her country to World Cup success earlier this year.
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe was ranked 22nd.
Athy's David Hyland Retires from Inter County Football
Began his Inter County career in 2006 with the development squads and went on to be a member of Kildare minor team in 2011 and 2012.
Kilkenny's Dowling New Naas Hurling Manager
Dowling is a former Kilkenny U20 manager; Cian Treacy to be Head Coach
Defending champions Leixlip's FloMAX Liffey Celtics reach Domino's Women's Superleague National Cup final
following a 69-57 semi-final win over Trinity Meteors on Saturday at Neptune Stadium, Cork. Repeat of last year's final vs Killester.
Leixlip's Liffey Celtics reach fourth NICC Women’s National Cup final in a row
Leixlip's Liffey Celtics remain on track for a third NICC Women’s National Cup title in four years, following a 72-53 semi-final win over St. Mary’s Castleisland on Saturday.
Kildare Senior Hurling Team vs Galway
Full commentary from 1.25 in association with Hanlon Concrete Robertstowns @Hanlon_Concrete.
Disappointment for Kildare Football Teams
There was disappointment for both Sallins and Grangenolvin in respective semi finals while Kildare got off to a winning O Byrne cup start.
Kildare SF Team (one late change) vs Wexford
One change to selected team: Brian McLoughlin to start instead of Tommy Gill. Live coverage from 1pm tomorrow of Sallins, Grangenolvin and Kildare games in association with All Spares Kildare, Ballysax, The Curragh
Brighton Have Re-Signed Midfielder Pascal Gross
He is re-signed on an 18-month deal.
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