The 20th annual Laureus World Sports Awards will take place on Monday in Berlin, with Lionel Messi and Liverpool in the hunt.
We look at the most influential sports people of the past decade as we prepare to farewell the 2010s.
The United States women's team has created waves on and off the pitch in 2019 and has a vocal supporter in former player Kristine Lilly.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi should be doing more to help the fight against discrimination, says Megan Rapinoe.
United States star Megan Rapinoe has capped a remarkable 2019 by winning the Women's Ballon d'Or award ahead of Lucy Bronze and Alex Morgan.
Megan Rapinoe branded the fine handed to Bulgaria following racist abuse at a home game as "a joke" and has urged others to take a stand.
Former FC Kansas City and Reign FC boss Vlatko Andonovski has been confirmed as the United States Women's new head coach.
Orlando Pride and United States striker Alex Morgan is expecting her first child with Servando Carrasco in April 2020.
France Football announced the 20-woman shortlist for the Ballon d'Or Femenin, with Megan Rapinoe the favourite to win the award.
Carli Lloyd remains focused on football but wants to "entertain the idea" of making history in the NFL.