CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN PARIS: It was a mixed for Liverpool as Virgil van Dijk was pipped to the Ballon d'Or by six-time winner Lionel Messi, but Alisson was crowned the world's best goalkeeper.

Messi and Ronaldo dominated world football and were on a whole different level. But who else stood out? Sportsmail picks the best XI players from LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

Neymar is prepared to end speculation over his future and commit to Paris Saint-Germain, but any chance of a deal will depend on how far the team progresses in the Champions League.

The Brazilian models attended the launch of the new Capsule Collection Neymar Jr. x Replay in Dusseldorf, Germany on Thursday.

Lionel Messi wants both Neymar and Lautaro Martinez to join Barcelona. The Argentine legend is spoke openly about his desire for Neymar to return.

Neymar continues to be linked with a return to the Nou Camp following his world-record £198million move in the summer of 2017 to French giants PSG, where he has struggled to settle in.

The PSG superstar has demonstrated his skillset on countless occasions throughout his career, with the forward having even been lectured by a referee over his showboating this campaign.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: At the time, when he was still a much lesser-known schoolboy in his early days at Manchester City, it was a description that made Jadon Sancho sound almost too good to be true.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Barcelona rushed to furlough their non-playing staff before waiting to see if the season would resume and despite Lionel Messi and Co taking massive pay cuts.

PETE JENSON: As doubts begin to be cast over the likelihood that Barcelona can really re-sign Neymar this summer, attention inevitably hones in on Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez.

Rousaud, along with five other officials, resigned from the board last week in protest at how president Josep Maria Bartomeu was running operations. But he has now spoken out about Messi's future.

Barcelona are still planning to pursue several targets including Neymar and Lautaro Martinez but are planning to include makeweights in potential deals with only three players said to be safe.

Demi Rose exuded glamour as she displayed her Thailand glow in a sexy Instagram selfie on Tuesday.

Lottie Moss raised eyebrows once again when she posted a sizzling topless snap on her Instagram account on Tuesday.

Elizabeth Hurley was at it again on Tuesday, when the English actress took to Instagram to post a picture of herself sans bra beneath a sparkly blazer.

The former TOWIE star, 33, took to Instagram stories on Boxing Day to share she has been rushed to hospital shortly after complaining that she has been 'under a lot of stress'.

A spokesperson exclusively told MailOnline that the reality star, 33, is 'resting' at home, after taking to Instagram on Boxing Day to share a snap from her hospital bed with a drip in her arm.

The model, 23, flashed plenty of sideboob in an open denim shirt as she sensually slicked back her hair into an up-do during a spot of sunbathing for the Instagram post.

Getting in on the action, one of the actresses who played baby Emma, Noelle Sheldon, 17, was poking fun at the situation as she photoshopped a snap into Central Perk

Love Island's Jess Shears and Dom Lever have finally shown their baby boy's face in an adorable family snap to celebrate the new year.

The pregnant star, 38, took to Instagram to share a sweet photo of herself with her friend Matthew Rowland, who took on the role of Dr. Pomatter, and his co-stars.

The 24-year-old took to Instagram on Monday to share two topless pictures taken before and during the moment she discovered she was nominated for an Oscar. 

The Love Island star, 28, looked incredible as she exuded confidence and displayed her slimmed down physique in a backless silver sparkly halterneck gown.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have hit 11 million followers on Instagram, but look likely to be overtaken by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are just behind them.

Paddy, 46, shared a screenshot of the conversation he had with Caroline in December, which showed the actor checking in on the troubled star.

In the wake of her breakup from longtime boyfriend Austin Butler, Vanessa Hudgens has turned to social media to share smoldering snaps and new newest piece of ink from artist Dragon.

The twerk train rolled into the station on Monday as Miley Cyrus spends the holidays in Tennessee getting rowdy under the Christmas tree with her famous family.

There were a number of star breakups in 2019.

They've been batting away split rumours for weeks. But Cody Simpson and Miley Cyrus proved they were stronger than ever on Boxing Day.

Cody Simpson has shared an emotional statement from across the pond, as devastating bushfires continue to burn across Australia.

The Australian musician and poet, 23, buttoned his blazer jacket but opted to go shirtless at the event in Milan on Saturday, instead accessorising with two silver necklaces.

He's just finalised his divorce from American singer Miley Cyrus, 27.

Her Malibu home suffered damages following the Woolsey Fire in November 2018 that tore across Los Angeles and Ventura County. And Miley Cyrus has sold her mansion, according to Radar Online.

Cody Simpson has laughed off rumours he and girlfriend Miley Cyrus are expecting a baby on the Today Show on Tuesday. 

The pop star and animal rights advocate introduced her adorable Shepard mix Bo as she shed light on how the pandemic is affecting our furry friends

Reese Witherspoon took a break from her self-isolation at her Pacific Palisades home for a bike ride around the neighborhood with her youngest son Tennessee.

The reality star was a sight to behold as she walked the red carpet at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles in a sophisticated black velvet dress that clung to her curves.

The TV TV presenter, 42, hit the town for the Audi pre-Emmys party at the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood on Thursday night, ahead of the annual awards ceremony on Sunday.

The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards takes place on Sunday evening at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Minnie Driver was seen post-Emmys in Hollywood on Tuesday, in a festive floral caftan dress, but without the engagement ring she sported this weekend from fiance Addison O'Dea.

She advocated for LGBTQ+ rights on the red carpet at the Emmys last week. And Laverne Cox came out to support another cause - ending extreme poverty - at the Global Citizen Festival

They just made their first red carpet appearance together at the Emmys on Sunday. And Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Brad Falchuk stepped out again in public on Tuesday night as they grabbed a

The stunning manner of Anthony Joshua's first career defeat - a bout in which he was knocked down four times - prompted fans and pundits to scrutinise revered trainer Rob McCracken.

After Friday's loss with Krawczyk, Kyrgios suggested he was planning a much quieter evening, but his partner wasn't buying it. She replied: ''Are you? Full of s***. Full of s***.'

The pair lost their mixed doubles game on Friday to opponents Marcus Daniell and Jennifer Brady but Kyrgios seemed more interested in his parnter Krawcyzk, 25,  during the press conference.

Australian tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios has shut down a spectator who attempted to heckle him during a recent training session.

He's the controversial Australian tennis star who is rarely out of the headlines.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Tennis's authorities are coming under pressure from inside the locker room to take firmer action against Nick Kyrgios after his latest outbursts at the US Open.

The tennis champion launched her own clothing line called Serena. And Serena Williams spoke out about her love of fashion and what she wants for her new label in her new cover story for Essence.

Serena Williams is the star of a new PSA that aims to increase education and awareness of financial abuse and highlight its connection to domestic violence.