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Ballon d’Or 2024: A New Era Begins Without Messi and Ronaldo
The football world will witness a historic moment tonight as the Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual award, is set to crown a new winner. This year, however, carries a unique weight—there is no Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo among the nominees. The absence of these two titans, who have…
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Champions League Matchweek Three Review – Electric Barcelona, Flawless Premier League sides and Ballon D’Or Vinicius!
This Champions League matchweek had it all—redemption stories, jaw-dropping individual performances, and a clean sweep by English clubs that underlined the Premier League’s supremacy in Europe. Barcelona put on a show against Bayern Munich, with Raphinha silencing his critics in style, while Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. continued his march toward…
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Messi’s Career Accomplishments Quiz
Following the 2023 FIFA The Best Football Awards ceremony yesterday and Messi claiming the Best Men’s Player award, let’s look at the numerous awards and trophies Messi has won throughout his career! Including his recent award, how many times has Messi won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award?2345As the most…
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Did we get any closer to settling the Messi vs. Ronaldo debate in 2023?
For well over a decade, the footballing world has been embroiled in a fierce debate, polarising fans and pundits alike: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Two legends of the beautiful game, each possessing an unparalleled skill set, have continually been compared and contrasted, with their respective supporters ardently championing their…
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Lionel Messi is set to win his 8th Ballon d’Or, he is simply the GOAT
It is that time of the year again. The time when the football world crowns one player as the best in the world as they are decorated with the Ballon d’Or, literally Golden Ball. This Monday, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, the winner of this award will be…
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Lack of diversity in Ballon d’Or nominations
The Ballon d’Or shortlist has been unveiled, revealing the top 30 players of the world, including familiar names such as Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, and Erling Haaland. One familiar name however, Cristiano Ronaldo, has not been nominated this year. This is the first time he has not been nominated since…
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