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England forward of Nigerian descent, Bukayo Saka, has disclosed that he dreams of winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or award one day. Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie, the talented winger said that, despite his dream, he is focused on working hard to help Arsenal win titles. “The Ballon d’Or is a dream […]
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Samuel Eto’o has reiterated his support for Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or bid, insisting the Egyptian remains a strong contender despite Liverpool’s Champions League elimination. Speaking on Canal+ Sport Afrique’s Droit dans les Yeux, the Cameroonian football legend defended Salah’s credentials, dismissing claims that his chances have been diminished. Following Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League […]
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah remains in contention for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, but his chances of claiming the title as the world’s best player depend on a crucial condition, according to recent reports. Despite his outstanding performances this season, Salah is not currently considered the frontrunner for the award following Liverpool’s exit from the […]
Spanish forward of Moroccan descent, Lamine Yamal is confident he can win the 2025 Ballon d’Or if Barcelona wins titles this season. He also admits that Barcelona teammate and Brazilian winger Raphinha has been a sensation this season and can equally win the Ballon d’Or at the end of the ongoing campaign. “We haven’t spoken […]
France forward of Cameroonian descent, Kylian Mbappe has shared his view on the decision to award Manchester City’s Rodri as winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or. According to him, Brazilian Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr deserved the award more. Speaking in an interview, Mbappe said he though Vinicius Jr would win the award. “I thought […]
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has stated that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, highlighting his exceptional performances throughout the season. Salah’s Standout Campaign The Egyptian forward has been a pivotal figure for Liverpool, delivering 32 goals and 22 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions. His contributions […]
Mohamed Salah’s aspirations of claiming the Ballon d’Or have suffered a major setback following Liverpool’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16. The Egyptian forward, long considered a strong contender for world football’s most prestigious individual award, now faces an uphill battle to remain in […]
Liverpool legend Steve McManaman believes that Mohamed Salah needs to win the UEFA Champions League this season if he wants to capture the next Ballon d’Or. The Egyptian star is having an incredible season as Liverpool steam-roll their way to the title, but a European trophy could all but guarantee Salah his crown. “If you’re going […]
England and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Mohamed Salah is at the moment an overwhelming favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Egyptian international has been a livewire for the club in the ongoing season. The Reds are closing in on securing this season’s Premier League while they are in the knockout stages of the […]
Brazilian international Vinicius Junior, who has Cameroonian heritage, addressed the media ahead of Real Madrid’s much-anticipated Champions League last-16 clash with Atletico Madrid. This marks the first European derby between the two rivals since 2017, adding extra significance to the encounter. With the first leg set to take place at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, […]
