Wayne Rooney sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo over lack of Manchester United game time

Barcelona and Real Madrid will once again dominate the star-studded ceremony of the Ballon d'Or with the 2022 awards being handed out on Monday evening (October 17). Karim Benzema is a huge favourite to pick up the golden trophy for the first time which would make him only the second player other than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to win it since 2008 after Luka Modric in 2018.The other top awards are the Yashin Trophy, which is presented to the best performing goalkeeper and the Kopa Trophy which is handed to the best performing player under the age of 21. READ MORE: Robert Lewandowski misses El Clasico sitter with Barcelona beaten by Real Madrid With the awards being based on performance from the preceding season rather than the past 12 months for the first time, Marca report that Benzema will win the top prize.

Christian Eriksen's absence for Manchester United during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Newcastle has shown just how important the midfielder is for Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he substituted Cristiano Ronaldo in their 0-0 draw with Newcastle to keep him fresh for upcoming Premier League fixtures against Tottenham and Chelsea.

These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, October 16.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has claimed that "there has been a campaign" in the media that has spread lies about him amid Manchester United's transfer interest in the player.

David de Gea was certain that Marcus Rashford would score his missed last-gasp chance against Newcastle United.

Cristiano Ronaldo tried to score a cheeky goal against Newcastle - but he ended up getting a yellow card instead. When Manchester United played Newcastle in their Premier League encounter at Old Trafford, the attacker tried to outwit the opposition by nicking the ball when it was by Nick Pope’s feet before putting it in the net.

Manchester United, as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United.In a very even contest, neither side could make the breakthrough, and this time Scott McTominay couldn't come up with the late heroics. United could have found themselves behind as Joelinton struck the woodwork on two occasions, but they survived a huge scare.Alarm bells will be ringing for Erik ten Hag, as the goals have dried up as of late.

Cristiano Ronaldo stand naked in front of a mirror and say 'Lionel Messi doesn't look like this' according one of Peter Crouch's conversations with Rio Ferdinand. Ronaldo made a name for himself during his six full seasons at Manchester United, a period in which Messi was beginning to become a world star while in Spain with Barcelona.

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has suggested that Erling Haaland is the only player he's ever seen that comes close to the standards set by compatriot and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United will be looking to break into the Premier League top four on Sunday when they face Newcastle at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are primed and ready to continue their Premier League season against Newcastle on Sunday afternoon (2pm) - but pundits are finding this one tricky to agree on.

Marko Arnautovic's agent has claimed that it was the striker who rejected a move to Old Trafford, rather than Manchester United pulling out of the deal.

Gary Neville and Paul Scholes agree that Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer a permanent fixture in the Manchester United starting XI under Erik ten Hag - but the two former Old Trafford teammates have different thoughts on how the manager handled that situation throughout the summer months.

Rebekah Vardy looks set to open the scoring in the Wagatha Christie TV war – by bringing out her documentary first. The wife of Leicester City striker Jamie may have lost her libel case against rival WAG Coleen Rooney but she hopes to win the fight in the court of public opinion.READ MORE: Harry Potter star to play Rebekah Vardy as Wagatha Christie drama cast confirmed A tell-all interview Rebekah, 40, has given for a Discovery documentary is due to come out within the next three weeks.

heroic performance frustrated Manchester United, their players, Erik ten Hag, and the whole fan-base - he may have even frustrated himself. The Nigerian shot-stopper was a brick wall in the Omomoia Nicosia goal at Old Trafford. He produced the performance of his life, making 12 saves, including a stunning finger tip effort from Casemiro, and even brought a smile out of Cristiano Ronaldo when he smothered a rebound the Portuguese ace was about to latch on to.

Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong is reportedly disgusted with his current situation at Barcelona and could now be ready to finally quit the Camp Nou.The Dutch maestro, 25, was Erik ten Hag's No1 target in the summer transfer window and despite the Red Devils agreeing a £70million deal with Barcelona, De Jong was unwilling to relocate after settling down with long-term partner Mikky Kiemeney.Due to Barca's depleting finances, the Spanish giants had been keen to shift De Jong from their wage bill with boss Xavi even handing him an ultimatum to either take a mammoth pay cut or find a new club.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo seen sharing joke with goalkeeper after being denied goal 701But while De Jong's relationship with the club appeared to have improved since Transfer Deadline Day, Spanish outlet Sport allege the Netherlands international is "disgusted" with his current bit-part role.De Jong has started just three La Liga matches for Xavi this season and just one in the Champions League. The midfielder was named on the bench for clashes against Bayern Munich and Inter Milan and was only entrusted to start the 5-1 pummelling of European minnows Viktoria Plzen.HAVE YOUR SAY! Should De Jong leave Barcelona in January? Let us know in the comments section.As one of Barca's highest earners, the Dutch star believed he had earned the right to be one of the first names on the team sheet but now finds himself behind Sergio Busquets, Gavi and Pedri in the pecking order.

Louis Saha says Manchester United should go in for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, explaining that his former club "needs" a striker like him.

Manchester United used stoppage time to rescue themselves from an embarrassing draw with Europa League minnows Omonia on Thursday.