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12 Nov

Ballon d’Or: Why I won ahead of Vinicius Jr – Rodri

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Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has said he won the 2024 Ballon d’Or because of his consistency. The Spaniard was named winner ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, who was widely expected to take the prize home. In an interview with COPE, Rodri claimed consistency is the most difficult thing in football. He said: “I won the Ballon d’Or because of consistency, which is the most difficult thing in football. “I was the most consistent player in the season…” Rodri won the Premier League with Manchester City and the Euros with Spain. https://youtu.be/y_3fWEKTTBA?si=UimLdNSRK1CprV1M

30 Oct

Didier Drogba’s Post Triggers Another Social Media Controversy On 2024 Ballon D’Or

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Some members of the public have questioned legendary Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba over a post he made on X regarding the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony. The former Chelsea striker, who hosted the 2024 Ballon d'Or event, took to his social media page (X) to thank his colleagues and the organizers of the event who helped make it a success. Drogba went on to appreciate them for putting in their best efforts despite a ‘last-minute’ changes they had to make before the event, which complicated their work. "So proud of my Team and the work we’ve put on especially with all…

29 Oct

Vinicius Jr Breaks His Silence After Missing Out On Ballon D’Or To Rodri

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Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has made a defiant vow on social media after missing out on the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City's Rodri. Vinicius Jr has reacted to Rodri's Ballon d'Or triumph on X, vowing to "do it 10x if I have to". The Real Madrid star wrote: "I'll do it 10x if I have to. They're not ready," in a post that instantly went viral on social media. Vinicius appeared to be all set to claim his first Ballon d'Or award until it was reported on Monday afternoon that the Brazilian and a contingent of Real Madrid players…

29 Oct

Real Madrid’s Anger, Racism Claims And Trolls: How 2024 Ballon D’Or Played Out On Social Media

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The snubbing of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jnr for the 2024 Ballon d'Or has spurred controversy in the sporting media, with varied opinions being expressed. The Brazilian winger looked set to win the coveted award until news broke in the early hours of Monday, October 28, 2024, that Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri came tops in the polls. With Real Madrid boycotting the entire ceremony and their fans and footballers in absolute meltdown, the award ceremony was once again shrouded in controversy as the proponents of ‘Vini for Ballon d’Or’ argued their cases on various media platforms. Social media…

29 Oct

Rodri Wins 2024 Ballon D’Or

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d'Or at a glitzy ceremony in Paris, beating Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Rodri is the first midfielder to win the prize since 2018, when Luka Modric was honoured. Since then, Lionel Messi has won three of the prizes and Karim Benzema has won one; Robert Lewandowski was denied the chance to win the award in 2020 as it was not given, but the Barcelona striker was the frontrunner for the individual trophy. Rodri is the first Premier League player to win the award since 2008, when Cristiano Ronaldo…

31 Oct

Lionel Messi: Ballon D’Or Winner’s Records – And Will They Ever Be Broken?

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A phenomenon. A magician. The greatest. The last one remains a matter of opinion, but there can be no arguing that Lionel Messi is not one of the greatest footballers to play the game. The forward, 36, won his eighth Ballon d’Or – three more than any other player – on Monday and continues to set records that may never be broken. Messi guided Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in December before ending his 20-year career in European football with Barcelona to join Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami in America in July. As he continues to shine…

31 Oct

Women’s Ballon D’Or: Spain And Barcelona Midfielder Aitana Bonmati Wins Award For First Time

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Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the first time. The 25-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful year as she helped her club triumph in the Spanish top flight and Champions League, and her country win the World Cup in the summer. She was also crowned Uefa’s player of the year in August. England goalkeeper Mary Earps achieved a fifth place finish while team-mate Rachel Daly was 10th. Fellow Lionesses Millie Bright and Georgia Stanway were also among the nominees. Sam Kerr of Chelsea and Australia finished second, Barcelona and Spain teenager Salma Paralluelo was…

24 Oct

Ballon d’Or: ‘It’s a scandal’ – Michail Antonio names player who deserves award

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West Ham United striker, Michail Antonio has said it would be scandalous if Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is not named the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner ahead of Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi. Antonio believes Haaland, who won the Treble – Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, deserves this year’s Ballon d’Or ahead of Messi. “I understand Messi winning the World Cup is massive, but you can’t look past a treble-winning team and what Haaland brought to that, breaking records,” Antonio said on his Footballers’ Footballer podcast (via Manchester Evening News). “He deserves the Ballon d’Or. If he doesn’t get…

15 Sep

Ansu Fati tipped to win Ballon d’Or

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Former Barcelona midfielder Andrea Orlandi believes Brighton winger Ansu Fati still has a chance of winning the Ballon d’Or in the near future, despite his struggles in recent seasons. Fati recently joined Brighton from Barcelona on loan. Orlandi also feels the Spaniard will thrive under Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi. “It was a shock for people in Spain to see him leave for Brighton, but mainly because people over here don’t or didn’t know what Brighton are doing,” Orlani said on Brighton’s website. “They’ve got to grips with the club and the decision because Brighton are playing some of the…

14 Sep

Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo was ‘robbed’ of award – Rio Ferdinand

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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was robbed of the Ballon d’Or award back in 2018. Ferdinand was hosting a session on Vibe with Five with popular internet personality IShowSpeed, who is a diehard Ronaldo fan. The former England defender was asked who has more Ballon d’Or awards, to which he replied: “Messi. “Seven against five. Cristiano Ronaldo was robbed of the Ballon d’or. Modric’s year.” Recall that Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or in 2018 after helping Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League in the 2017-2018 season. The Croatian international was also…