EA Sports failed to reach an agreement with the world football governing body over an extension of their naming license. As a result, FIFA will now be called EA Sports FC from 2023. “After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining interactive football experiences, we will soon begin an exciting new […]
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Major Changes at Ballon d’Or, Here’s How it Will Be Awarded from Now On
Through a letter, France Football, the award’s patron, announced four important changes for the future of the Ballon d’Or. Starting 2022, the award will be given for merits achieved during a season, and not a full calendar year. “For more clarity, it has appeared more relevant to now assess players […]
In-Demand Erling Haaland Tells Fans What League He Will Play In, But Bookies Predict Something Else
The 21-year-old superstar makes no secret anymore of his wish to play in the Spanish La Liga, where Barcelona and Real Madrid are waiting for him. Haaland will become available for $85 million in the summer, with the biggest clubs in the world readying their offers to convince him. The […]
FIFA Refuses to Drop Biennial World Cup, Promises Plan Will Add $4.5 Billion in Additional Funds
The World Football Association insists the idea of having a World Cup every two years is a good one, stating that this will add $4.5 billion in revenue every four years. Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, didn’t disclose whether he’ll ask members to vote on the controversial proposal or not at […]
Ballon d’Or 2021 Results: Lionel Messi Beats Robert Lewandowski to Win Seventh Trophy
Lionel Messi surpassed Robert Lewandowski by 33 points to finish first in the vote for the 2021 Ballon d’Or. Messi won his seventh trophy, breaking the record he previously set with his sixth win back in 2019. Messi accumulated 613 points compared to Lewandowski’s 580. Third-placed Jorginho had 460, while […]
Ballon d’Or 2021 Live: Messi Wins Record-Breaking Seventh Trophy, as Lewandowski Comes Second
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or trophy for a record-breaking seventh time in a ceremony held at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Robert Lewandowski finished second, while Jorginho completed the podium. A panel of 180 international journalists representing different countries and territories chose the winner of the men’s Ballon d’Or. […]
Lucas Hernandez Will Select Prison in Which He’ll Serve Six-Month Jail Sentence
Bayern Munich and France star Lucas Hernandez was ordered by a court in Madrid to choose the penitentiary where he is to serve a six-month jail sentence. He needs to serve time in prison for breaking a restraining order in 2017. In a notice issued on Sept. 14, the 32nd […]
Spain End Italy’s 37-Game Unbeaten Run, as 17-Year-Old Gavi Goes into the History Books
Italy – Spain 1-2. Spain brought Italy’s impressive 37-game unbeaten run to an end after winning 2-1 in Milan and qualifying for the Nations League final. Manchester City’s Ferran Torres scored La Roja’s both goals, with Italy’s Pellegrini setting the final score late in the game. At 17 years and […]