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The Punt #77

EPL Gameweek 22/A-League Round 16 Megatips

Transfer gossip: de Gea, Coutinho, Dzeko, Balotelli

FIFA Ballon d’Or 2012 – Messi wins again

The best in the world. For the fourth time. (Photo: FIFA.com)

The best in the world. For the fourth time. (Photo: FIFA.com)

Despite wearing a ridiculous suit, Lionel Messi was crowned the best footballer on the planet for a fourth consecutive year, after picking up yet another FIFA Ballon d’Or at the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala held in Zurich on Monday evening (local time). Read more…

Transfer gossip: Ryan, Modric, Owen + more

FA Cup fourth round draw

The Punt #76

We’ve crowned our Punt Champion for 2012, and it was James who stood tall when the dust settled despite a late charge from Adrian. Congratulations! He’s been added to our List of Champions. It’s a new year now, and we’ve reset everyone’s totals to $0. Who’s going to set the early pace? See where the team are investing first up in 2013 inside!

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A-League Round 15 Megatips

drogBa signs with Chelsea

Photo: chelseafc.com

Photo: chelseafc.com

See what I did there? Hah… Anyway, Demba Ba has finally left Newcastle United, signing a three and a half year deal with the European champions. Sure, he’s not the highly coveted Radamel Falcao, but for a fee reportedly around the £7 million mark, Ba represents tremendous value. Read more…

Sturridge signs for Liverpool

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

A “humbled and happy” Daniel Sturridge has today finalised his £12 million switch to Liverpool from European champions Chelsea, and insists he’s happy to play wherever new manager Brendan Rodgers wants him to. Read more…