Let’s indulge in some revisionism, shall we? Before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo redefined the standards we expect of the world’s best players, the Ballon d’Or was considerably more communal. In the ten years before the Portuguese machine’s first crown, the game’s top individual award was won by ten separate winners. In the twelve years…
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Both Van Dijk and Ronaldo were pipped to the Ballon d’Or by Lionel Messi, who won his sixth throughout his stunning career. He will now be hoping he can continue to let his football do the talking and guide Barcelona to their sixth Champions league title this season. Van Dijk will also be hoping for…
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Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has said it is “a shame” to see Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, finish fourth in the Ballon d’Or rankings for 2019. Mane helped the Reds clinch the Champions League trophy and playing a key role in the team’s Premier League title push. The Senegal forward also scored three goals at the…
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Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has said it is “a shame” to see Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, finish fourth in the Ballon d’Or rankings for 2019. Mane helped the Reds clinch the Champions League trophy and playing a key role in the team’s Premier League title push. The Senegal forward also scored three goals at the…
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Slavia Prague’s midfielder Tomas Soucek (R) vies for the ball with Barcelona’s striker Lionel Messi during the UEFA Champions League football match between SK Slavia Prague and FC Barcelona in Prague. Photo: AFP Lionel Messi’s mother has revealed the Barcelona star did not expect to beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to the Ballon d’Or…
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ASTON VILLA boss Dean Smith has told Manchester United to forget about signing club captain Jack Grealish. The 24-year-old had been rumoured to have been a target for the Red Devils after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on the midfielder. 1 Jack Grealish has impressed for Aston Villa on his return to the Premier LeagueCredit:…
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Barcelona superstar attacker Lionel Messi won the 2019 Ballon d’Or during the 64th annual ceremony on Monday in Paris. The award was presented by France Football, recognizing the best player in the world for all of 2019. Messi beat Liverpool star defender Virgil van Dijk and Juventus man Cristiano Ronaldo to take home the award,…
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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rightsCould not subscribe, try again laterInvalid EmailLionel Messi claimed his sixth Ballon d’Or award at a showstopping event in Paris on Monday night. Barcelona wizard Messi poked a gong ahead of rival Cristiano Ronaldo -…
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Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba, has finally made good on his promise to have a photo with Kylian Mbappe, after refusing in 2009. Mbappe, who was 10 years at the time, was present at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final clash with Barcelona. Drogba had promised to take a picture, but…
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11 hours ago 3743 views by Rahaman Abiola – Ballon d’Or 2019 award gala night held on Monday, December 2, in Paris- Liverpool goalie Alisson Becker won Yashin award for best goalkeeper- The Selecao star clinched the individual honour ahead of Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer and Man City’s Ederson MorãesLiverpool goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, has been…
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Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or for a record sixth time in Paris on Monday night. The Barcelona star moved ahead of his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo after picking up the prestigious award for the first time since 2015, with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk finishing a close second. getty images Lionel Messi had plenty to…
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Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or for a record sixth time in Paris on Monday night. The Barcelona star moved ahead of his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo after picking up the prestigious award for the first time since 2015, with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk finishing a close second. getty images Lionel Messi had plenty to…
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3 hours ago 2362 views by Oluwatomiwa Babalola – Ballon d’Or 2019 awards is currently ongoing in France- Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt wins Kopa 2019 trophy- The Dutchman becomes the second player after Mbappe to win the prizeJuventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has been crowned the winner of the 2019 edition of the Kopa…
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Nasir Jabbar in FootballLast updated 5:38 PM, Monday December 02 2019 GMTThe Ballon d’Or 2019 rankings from 28 to 11 have been revealed with Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino and Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann all included. The award ceremony in Paris, France, is underway with the Ballon D’Or 2019 classification being announced. Here are 28 to 11: Position…
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