First Touch Dispatch | James Rodriguez Retires, VAR Controversy & the Ballon d’Or

James Rodriguez brings his Colombia career to a close, four Americans are making their mark at Middlesbrough, and Paris FC and Como are emerging among Europe’s early-season surprises. Plus, the fallout from the Manchester Derby’s VAR controversy and a closer look at this year’s Ballon d’Or race.

0:00 Intro

0:34 James Rodriguez Retires

1:33 Americans at Middlesbrough

4:30 Paris FC Among France’s Elite

6:23 Como’s Champions League Breakthrough

8:17 Manchester Derby VAR Controversy

11:00 A Closer Look: The Ballon d’Or

15:00 One for the Road: Cavan Sullivan

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