Tag: ballon d'or

Morocco wins historic U-17 AFCON title after penalty drama vs Mali

Morocco made history by winning their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating two-time champions Mali 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in Saturday’s final at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. In a tense and evenly matched encounter, the hosts kept their composure during the shootout, with goalkeeper Zakaria Alaoui emerging as the hero after saving two penalties, sparking...

Ghanaian kid Ilyas Ansah scores in second consecutive game for Paderborn 07 promotion bid

Ghanaian youngster Ilyas Ansah was the scoresheet for FC Paderborn 07 in their hard-earned victory over 1. FC Nurnberg in the German Bundesliga Two on Saturday afternoon. Paderborn rallied from behind to claim a 3-2 win at the Max-Morlock-Stadion to cushion their promotion bid to the Bundesliga next season. Nurnberg were ahead after the just minutes into the game when Azerbaijan international forward Mahir Emreli found...
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Is the Ballon d’Or 2024 winner finally revealed?

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, and Manchester City midfielder Rodrigo are the three frontrunners for the 2024 Ballon d’Or set to...

2024 Ballon d’Or: Complete list of nominees, date, time, and how to watch.

The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony comes off tonight, October 28, 2024, at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris. The prestigious award is given to the best...

‘Vinicius Junior will definitely win the 2024 Ballon d’Or’ – Neymar

Brazil icon Neymar has backed compatriot and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Several top players are in contention to...

Jude Bellingham contender for Ballon d’Or – Kobbie Mainoo

Man United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo believes England teammate Jude Bellingham is a contender for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid star has had an...

The Man City star revealed what he needs to do to win the Ballon d’Or, dismissing Erling Haaland as the “ultimate luxury player.”

Erling Haaland has been told that he is an "ultimate luxury footballer" and was advised to make a significant change to win the Ballon...

Ballon d’Or CAF 2023: Here’s what Africa’s best team should really have looked like

The African team of the 2023 season was unveiled at the CAF Awards, which recognise the best players in African football this year. A team...