Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has strengthened his case for the 2026 Yashin Trophy after recording an 80% save rate and...
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Steven Nzonzi backs Kylian Mbappe for Ballon d’Or, ranks Michael Olise alongside Lamine Yamal
Former Sevilla midfielder Steven Nzonzi believes Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, insisting that the Real Madrid...
Morocco star Achraf Hakimi eyes Ballon d’Or but puts PSG titles first
Morocco international Achraf Hakimi says he hopes to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or but insists that team success remains his...
Rafael Leao backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or glory
Rafael Leao has backed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or after being impressed by the teenager’s performance...
Ibrahim Maza overlooked for Golden Boy award despite Kopa Trophy nomination
Ibrahim Maza has been left out of the Golden Boy shortlist despite being among the 10 nominees for the Kopa...
Lamine Yamal wants more African players on Ballon d’Or podium
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal says he hopes to see more African players among the Ballon d’Or nominees and on the...
Yamal: Mbappe and I are the two best in the world, but I deserve Ballon d’Or
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has insisted that he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, pointing to the titles he...
Morocco’s Mehdi Benatia backs Lamine Yamal over Kylian Mbappe in Ballon d’Or debate
Former Morocco international Mehdi Benatia has weighed in on the 2026 Ballon d’Or debate, saying he preferred Lamine Yamal’s approach...
Mohamed Salah misses Ballon d’Or shortlist again as Egypt star’s dream fades
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has been omitted from the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist, raising fresh questions over whether the 34-year-old...
Ballon d’Or: Mbappe back among favourites after prolific Real Madrid start
Kylian Mbappe has renewed his pursuit of the Ballon d’Or after making a flying start to the new season with...
Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi backs Hakimi’s Ballon d’Or chances after third Champions League triumph
Tunisian coach Sami Trabelsi believes Achraf Hakimi has a genuine chance of winning the Ballon d’Or and says a strong...
French-Ivorian teenager Eli Junior Kroupi reveals future Ballon d’Or ambition
French-Ivorian forward Eli Junior Kroupi is attracting attention from Paris Saint-Germain F.C. as he continues to impress in his debut...
Who Is the African Legend in Football?
George Weah is widely regarded as the greatest African football legend of all time. He is the only African player...
Thierry Henry hails Sadio Mané’s brilliance: “I’ve Always Said It, He’s an Exceptional Player”
Thierry Henry has showered praise on Senegalese forward Sadio Mané, describing him as one of the most complete and inspiring...
Walid Regragui praises Hakimi, El Kaabi and Bounou ahead of final World Cup qualifier
Walid Regragui congratulated Achraf Hakimi, Ayoub El Kaabi, and Yassine Bounou for their recent achievements as Morocco prepared for the...
I am not disappointed – Morocco star Achraf Hakimi on missing out on Ballon d’Or
Achraf Hakimi has brushed aside suggestions of disappointment after finishing sixth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings, insisting he is...
Morocco legend Mustapha Hadji slams Ballon d’Or ranking for Achraf Hakimi, calls it ‘a scandal’
Former Morocco international Mustapha Hadji has launched a scathing attack on the decision to place Achraf Hakimi sixth in the...
Ousmane Dembélé reveals Lionel Messi’s message after historic Ballon d’Or triumph
Ousmane Dembélé has joined French football royalty after being crowned Ballon d’Or winner, becoming the sixth Frenchman to claim the...
Ousmane Dembélé to tour Africa with Ballon d’Or trophy
France international of Malian descent Ousmane Dembélé is expected to tour Africa with the Ballon d’Or accolade. Dembele, who plies...
Ousmane Dembele named 2025 Ballon d’Or winner; beats teen sensation Lamine Yamal, others
French forward of Malian descent, Ousmane Dembele, has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner in Paris today, securing the...