Ballon d'Or reaction, including what the internet made of Hodgson's picks; Live transfer news; Alexis Sanchez - the signing of the season?

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Tuesday 13 January 2015 Apps eBooks i JobsDating Shop News & Comment Quiz Roy Hodgson picks Javier Mascherano: The internet reacts to bizarre Ballon d'Or choice from the England manager News & Comment Hodgson had three picks and not one of them went to Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo Stephanie Roche leaves Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in awe as she walks by at Ballon d'Or ceremony David Luiz was named in the FIFPro World XI... and Twitter did not react kindly Manchester City's Frank Lampard saga is more cock-up than conspiracy Pete Jenson: Lionel Messi plays at politics to shape Barcelona's future Transfers Transfer news and rumours - LIVE: Lionel Messi latest, plus talk on Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool Transfers The latest stories and all the transfer rumours on Tuesday 13 January Chelsea transfer news and rumours: Raphael Varane staying at Real Madrid; Lionel Messi linked Liverpool transfer news and rumours: Gonzalo Higuain linked with £30m move; Nemanja Vidic rules out return; Oussama Assaidi joins Al Ahli Manchester United transfer news and rumours: Lionel Messi in £200m move; Thomas Muller could arrive in £45m deal Arsenal transfer news and rumours: £15.6m bid for Ilkay Gundogan; Bafetimbi Gomis link; Mattia Perin to arrive Premier League Arsenal's non-stop Alexis Sanchez making strong case for signing of the season Premier League The striker is the best player at Arsenal since Robin van Persie left for Manchester United in 2012 Sam Allardyce says he is more flexible than Roberto Martinez Cesc Fabregas: Defeat to Tottenham was a shock, but Chelsea are back on track after Christmas schedule Marcos Rojo already looking ahead to Manchester United vs Manchester City - 'I think we are going to win that one' Sam Allardyce says he is more flexible than Roberto Martinez European Cristiano Ronaldo: Ballon d'Or winner urges Real Madrid fans to 'be nice' to Gareth Bale after booing the Real Madrid forward European Bale has come in for criticism after choosing to go for goal instead of passing to Ronaldo Arjen Robben flips at Mario Gotze as Bayern Munich ignore political pressures to go on money-spinning trip to Qatar Video: Seven injured as football fans clash with police at indoor football tournament in Germany Messi eases Barcelona’s troubles with star turn Video: Roberto Mancini goes flying after getting hit in the face by ball during Inter Milan win Football League Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers match report: Wolves close in on Afobe deal as Edwards delivers fourth victory out of five Football League Blackburn Rovers 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1: Edwards struck three minutes into the second half with a low shot from 20 yards Championship round-up: Cameron Jerome caps Norwich fightback on Alex Neil's first match in charge Cardiff City are Bluebirds once more – thanks to Vincent Tan’s mum Ched Evans: Why the footballer's move to Oldham collapsed Ched Evans deal was axed after 'vile and abusive threats, including death threats', reveal Oldham Scottish Aberdeen are riding high again, but the manager is cautious about enthusiasm outstripping reality Scottish The club made famous by Fergie are top of the Scottish Premiership, having also secured their financial future. But can manager Derek McInnes now sustain their form on the pitch? Rangers reject £18m takeover bid from Robert Sarver Hibernian vs Rangers match report: Pathetic start to Rangers’ new era Ally McCoist leaves Rangers role: Three-and-a-half year reign as Rangers manager officially comes to an end Ally McCoist resigns: Rangers confirm McCoist has tendered his resignation and will begin 12-month notice period International Fixtures Tables Squad Match Wayne Rooney named England player of the year for 2014, despite World Cup woe International The Manchester United striker scored his first goal at a World Cup but was unable to inspire the Three Lions to any sort of decent showing in Brazil African Cup of Nations 2015: Premier League clubs set to pay a high price as players depart Alex Song retires from international football: Boost for West Ham as Cameroon midfielder's decision means he will be available to represent club this month England manager Roy Hodgson reveals World Cup reception had 'a major effect' on his life as he picks his moment of 2014 Cristiano Ronaldo suitably impressed by the bronze statue of himself erected in his hometown FA & League Cups Cambridge vs Manchester United FA Cup tie to be shown on BBC on Friday night FA & League Cups Arsenal's trip to Brighton will also be shown on television FA Cup draw sees Cambridge United's Luke Chadwick earn reunion with Manchester United Everton 1 West Ham United 1: Romelu Lukaku equaliser helps Toffees avoid 'horrendous setback' Everton vs West Ham United match report: Romelu Lukaku finally comes good to rescue Roberto Martinez FA Cup draw: Cambridge look to the money after being paired against Manchester United Read about our appeal and donate now Read more Quiz: How much do you know about time? 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