Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho, has said Zlatan Ibrahimovic deserves the next Ballon d’Or award, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Ibrahimovic has enjoyed a brilliant debut season in England so far, scoring 26 goals in all competitions.
Last weekend, the former Paris Saint-Germain striker scored a brace as United won the EFL Cup.
Mourinho feels his ability to perform at the highest level at 35 years should be rewarded with the biggest individual awards in world football.
“I think what he has done is amazing,” Mourinho told MUTV.
“The number of goals he’s scored, the two matches at Wembley, the trophies, what he is in the group, and what he means. I think he is absolutely phenomenal. No more words.
“I just gave an interview to a big French magazine with big responsibilities in these big awards, the FIFA Golden Ball and so on. I know about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
“I know what they are and what they are doing but I can’t believe this big man, with the career he’s having, I can’t believe he’s never won it.
“So why not this season, if he can do something special? If he can win more trophies, reach Stockholm and the Europa League final. Why not this man, who is 35 years old, to get that deserved award?” He added.
The National, a UAE-based newspaper, quoted John Dyett, head of baggage operations at the airport, as saying though the authorities were concerned about the interest of passengers, they chose to focus more on how the new process would facilitate smooth operations.
“This type of baggage will be placed into cardboard boxes, which are flat sided and as a result can go through our system without causing blockages,” he said.
“This service will be provided at the same counter where passengers get plastic wrapping for their suitcases.
“We have empathy with passengers but we also have to ensure the smooth operation of the airport and delays with baggage drop-off can then lead to delays in check-in operations.
“The huge scale and complex nature of the airport means that its baggage system is more susceptible to jamming by oversized or irregular-shaped bags, he said.”
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