France's Thierry Henry and Brazil's Ronaldinho were not included on the list of nominees for the 2008 Ballon d'Or award on Sunday.
The England striker has four goals to his name after Monday's matches at Euro 2004.
Thierry Henry said he will consider leaving Barcelona during the winter transfer window if coach Pep Guardiola leaves him on the bench too often.
There's always been a degree of friendly tension between the two, with France regarding Belgium, and its French-speaking Wallonia region, as something of a poor cousin, while the Belgians often dismiss France as patronising and faux-superior.
Thierry Henry was voted Footballer of the Year for the third time in four years by the Football Writers' Association
Striker Andriy Shevchenko's early second-half goal earned Ukraine a 2-2 draw with France in their final Euro 2008 Group B qualifier on Wednesday. France, who had already qualified for next year's finals, finished as runners-up - three points behind Italy - while Ukraine took fourth spot.
Chelsea maintained the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester United on Saturday when another Frank Lampard special gave the champions a 1-0 win at strugglers Charlton Athletic.
Thierry Henry scored a hat-trick to steer Barcelona to a 4-1 win at bottom club Levante in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Netherlands qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 with a 4-1 win over France which left the hopes of the World Cup runners-up hanging by a thread on Friday.
Barcelona will field dynamic duo Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry in tandem for the first time in the Champions League against Olympique Lyon.
France did their chances of advancing from a tough Group C no favours when they drew 0-0 with Romania in a tight, tactical affair in their opening match at Euro 2008 on Monday.
France striker Thierry Henry said he was mulling over his international future.
A lethargic-looking Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Racing Santander in their opening match of the season.
A hat-trick from Giovani dos Santos helped Barcelona to a 5-3 victory away to relegated Real Murcia.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expressed confidence on Friday that his youthful squad had the ability to surprise their critics and challenge for the English premier league title despite losing captain Thierry Henry.
A signed pair of Lionel Messi's boots have been sold for 4,000 euros (2,700 pounds) at an auction in Beijing on Barcelona's tour of Asia, Spanish media reported on Sunday.
Thierry Henry scored the winner on his Barcelona debut on Thursday when the Spanish side beat Dundee United 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Tannadice.
Barcelona struck early through teenager Bojan Krkic and survived a series of late scares to claim a 1-0 win over Schalke 04 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.
Valencia stunned Barcelona 3-2 at the Mestalla to reach the King's Cup final 4-3 on aggregate on Thursday. Barca, who had scrambled an injury-time equaliser to draw 1-1 in the first leg, were hit by a Ruben Baraja piledriver and a breakaway goal from Juan Mata before the break in an intense encounter they dominated throughout.
Striker Thierry Henry says he considered retiring from the international game after France's disappointing performance at Euro 2004.
Thierry Henry said Arsenal needed a more experienced squad to challenge Manchester United and Chelsea in the EPL.
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Barcelona reached the semi-finals of the King's Cup after a Thierry Henry earned them a 1-0 victory over 10-man Villarreal.
French striker Thierry Henry will take over as Arsenal captain following Patrick Vieira's transfer to Juventus
Arsenal face an uncertain future after David Dein suddenly quit as vice-chairman on Wednesday after 24 years with the club, media reports said.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues rebuilding the side around goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and younger talents like Bukayo Saka.
Samuel Eto'o scored two late goals for Barcelona in a 4-0 romp at home to promoted Real Murcia in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Barcelona earned a 1-1 draw with holders Sevilla in the first leg of the King's Cup last-16.
Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal for an undisclosed fee
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he remains hopeful of keeping talismanic striker Thierry Henry at the London club next season.
Arsenal's French international striker swept almost 90 per cent of the votes cast in England's Footballer of the Year poll.
The Chelsea captain's last ditch tackles and positional sense have been complemented by a decent eye for goal.
Frank Lampard, John Terry and Petr Cech have been nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year award.
Premier League leaders Manchester United outclassed bottom side Watford 4-0 on Wednesday to maintain their six point lead over Chelsea, who beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0.
French striker Jeremie Aliadiere fired Arsenal to a 3-1 extra-time victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday and a place in next month's League Cup final against Chelsea.
England striker Wayne Rooney hit a quickfire double, his first league goals of the year, to power Manchester United to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United.
Written off before the start of the season, the Gunners can clock up a 10th consecutive victory in all competitions when they welcome Roy Keane's Sunderland to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The 33-year-old defender won the vote by 52 journalists organised by France Football magazine.
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