Tag: BALLON D’OR
Ronaldo pips Messi to fifth Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has defeated arch-rival, Lionel Messi for his fifth Ballon d'Or award.
Ronaldo, 32, was awarded the accolade at the top...
Like FIFA, Ballon d’Or snubs Nigerians for top award
Nigeria may be one of the few countries already confirmed of a spot in next year's FIFA World Cup in Russia but none of...
Ronaldo, Messi lead 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to resume their annual battle for the Ballon d'Or after both were named in the list of...
Ronaldo replies Messi by breaking own record at Euro
Hours after archrival, Lionel Messi, broke another record to help Argentina qualify for the Copa America final, Cristiano Ronaldo, delivered the perfect response with...
I’m the best in the last 20 years – Ronaldo
Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, claims he is the best football player in the last 20 years.
Ronaldo, 31, who has won both the FIFA...
Messi, Djokovic, Bolt vie for Laureus Awards
Current Ballon d'Or holder, Lionel Messi, is eyeing the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards after his nomination alongside sprint sensation, Usain Bolt, and tennis king,...
Dutch football legend, Johan Cryuff, dies aged 68
Dutch football legend, Johan Cruyff, has passed away aged 68 after a battle with cancer.
The former Ajax and Barcelona great was diagnosed with lung...
Messi tips Neymar for Ballon d’Or honour
Current FIFA Ballon d'Or holder, Lionel Messi, has revealed who he thinks will succeed him.
The Barcelona forward who has won the accolade a record...
Messi is from another planet -Neymar
Barcelona superstar, Neymar, has described his teammate and Ballon d'Or champion, Lionel Messi, as someone "from another planet".
Messi won football's top individual playing prize...
Seven highlights from the FIFA Ballon d’Or
The Ballon d'Or has become a duopoly and FIFA is embroiled in scandal, but it was difficult not to get a sense of something...