Barcelona midfielder Pedri says he prefers to win the treble of titles over claiming the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world, Afrosport reports. The Catalan giants are currently on an 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions which sees them at the top of La Liga and into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League and the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey....
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman says the three-time African Champions must be consistent after a decent showing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification series, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles are unbeaten in the qualifiers with three wins and one draw from four games. The Atalanta winger told 54Footballx that it is imperative for the team to keep improving on their performances. “We’ve shown good...
Real Madrid representatives alongside Vinicius Junior will not attend the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on Monday, Afrosport reports. Vinicius is expected to battle Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri as well as club teammates Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe for the award. It was previously speculated that the 24-year-old was set to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or but...
Ademola Lookman has described his participation in the upcoming 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony as "special moment" after starring in Atalanta's 6-1 win over Lecce in the Serie A on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward scored twice and assisted for Marten de Roon and Charles De Ketelaere, all in first half. He will now turn his attention to the prestigious ceremony in Paris on Monday night...
Lionel Messi has backed his Argentine compatriot Lautaro Martinez to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, believing the Inter Milan forward has had a “spectacular year”, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old was instrumental for the Nerazzurri as he helped them to a 20th Scudetto last season and also won the Capocannoniere for top scorer after netting 24 goals. Martinez also played his part as Argentina won back-to-back Copa America...
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