France Football and L’Equipe have released the 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d’Or. 14 players come from the English Premier League. Six-time winner Lionel Messi and five-time Ballon holder Ronaldo are in the chase for the most prestigious individual accolade in world football. Champions League winners Chelsea have five […]
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Ballon d’Or 2021 Nominees Announced Next Week
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ballon d’Or is returning. The most prestigious individual trophy in world football will be awarded on Monday, Nov. 29 in a ceremony that will take place at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris. Nominees for both the men’s and women’s Ballon […]
UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award: De Bruyne, Jorginho, and N’Golo Kante Nominated
The European Football Association (UEFA) unveiled the nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year and Coach of the Year Awards. The shortlist for the Player of the Year Award in men’s football contains the names of Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City and Belgium), Jorginho (Chelsea and Italy), […]
Ballon d’Or 2021: Messi Takes on a World Ripe with Young Challengers
The Ballon d’Or wasn’t awarded in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, the most important individual trophy in world football is set to be awarded again, with Messi dreaming of his seventh Golden Ball, and a flock of youthful superstars dreaming of unseating the overwhelming veteran favorite. Soon, […]
All Bets Are Off: Neymar to Pen New Contract with PSG on Saturday
French sports paper L’Equipe revealed late on Friday that PSG and Neymar have reached a deal to extend the Brazilian’s contract. The signing is expected to be formalized on Saturday. After a complicated few months, PSG managed to convince the 29-year-old superstar that Parc des Princes is the best place […]
‘Adios, City!’ All In on Messi Staying at Barcelona. On One Condition
Messi changed his mind on leaving FC Barcelona and has informed president Joan Laporta that he intends to extend his contract. He asks for signings that would strengthen the team and put it back on the Champions League favorites’ plate. Leo Messi runs out of contract at Camp Nou in […]