Tag: Ballon d’or (Page 3 of 4)

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui backs Achraf Hakimi for Ballon d’Or after Ligue 1 honour

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has praised Achraf Hakimi following the defender’s commanding win in the 2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Award...

Gary Lineker weighs in on Ballon d’Or contenders ahead of season climax

Gary Lineker has named Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal, and Ousmane Dembélé as leading contenders for the 2023 Ballon d’Or, while...

Bukayo Saka opens up about ambitious dream after recovering from injury

England forward of Nigerian descent, Bukayo Saka, has disclosed that he dreams of winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or award one...

Samuel Eto’o backs Mohamed Salah for 2025 Ballon d’Or despite Liverpool’s Champions League exit

Samuel Eto’o has reiterated his support for Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or bid, insisting the Egyptian remains a strong contender despite...

Mohamed Salah’s path to the Ballon d’Or hinges on one key factor

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah remains in contention for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, but his chances of claiming the title...

I will win the Ballon d’Or if Barcelona wins titles – Lamine Yamal

Spanish forward of Moroccan descent, Lamine Yamal is confident he can win the 2025 Ballon d’Or if Barcelona wins titles...

Kylian Mbappe: I thought the 2024 Ballon d’Or would go to Vinicius Jr

France forward of Cameroonian descent, Kylian Mbappe has shared his view on the decision to award Manchester City’s Rodri as...

CAF president Patrice Motsepe backs Mohamed Salah for Ballon d’Or

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has stated that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah deserves to win the Ballon...

Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or hopes in jeopardy after Champions League exit

Mohamed Salah’s aspirations of claiming the Ballon d’Or have suffered a major setback following Liverpool’s elimination from the UEFA Champions...

Salah has to win Champions League to secure Ballon d’Or – Liverpool legend McManaman

Liverpool legend Steve McManaman believes that Mohamed Salah needs to win the UEFA Champions League this season if he wants...

‘Mohamed Salah is alone on Ballon d’Or podium’, says Rio Ferdinand

England and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Mohamed Salah is at the moment an overwhelming favourite to win the 2025...

I never dreamed of winning the Ballon d’Or – Vinicius

Brazilian international Vinicius Junior, who has Cameroonian heritage, addressed the media ahead of Real Madrid’s much-anticipated Champions League last-16 clash...

I was sad when Vinicius Jr didn’t win the 2024 Ballon d’Or – Karim Benzema

A former France international of Algerian descent, Karim Benzema has reiterated that he believes Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. should have...

Messi and Ronaldo only reason Mohamed Salah has not won Ballon d’Or – Joe Cole

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has thrown his support behind Mohamed Salah as a leading contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or....

Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah focused on team success over Ballon d’Or hopes

Egyptian attacker Mohamed Salah is staying coy on his Ballon d’Or chances, as he revealed his primary goals he wants...

Arne Slot outlines Mohamed Salah’s path to Ballon d’Or Glory

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has acknowledged Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or but insists that team success will...

Yaya Touré backs Mohamed Salah as world’s best, calls for Ballon d’Or recognition

Ivorian football icon Yaya Touré has declared Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah the best player in the world, voicing his frustration over...

Jamie Carragher sparks controversy over AFCON’s status in Ballon d’Or debate

Jamie Carragher has ignited debate in England after making controversial remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) while discussing...

Yaya Touré slams disrespect towards Mohamed Salah after Ballon d’Or debate

Ivorian football legend Yaya Touré has criticised what he perceives as a lack of respect for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah...

Mohamed Salah tops assists chart in Europe as chances of winning Ballon d’Or increases

Egyptian forward, Mohamed Salah is currently unstoppable in all of Europe. The Liverpool poster boy was in action over the...