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/ 8 days ago

Lamine Yamal sets huge goals with Barcelona and Spain before aiming for Ballon d'Or

Golden Boy winner Lamine Yamal has shared his ambitious goals with Barcelona and Spain national team before setting his sights on the Ballon d’Or award.
David Ramos

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/ 31 days ago

Florentino Pérez fires back at Ballon d'Or: 'Vinicius Jr deserved it and Rodri could have won last year'

Florentino Pérez's response to Vinicius Jr.'s Ballon d'Or snub was swift and pointed. While congratulating Rodri, Pérez implicitly criticized the award's decision, showcasing Real Madrid's confidence and highlighting their own continued success.
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/ 32 days ago

Manchester City star Rodri leaves door open to Real Madrid amid Ballon d'Or controversy

Amid the controversy surrounding the Ballon d’Or and Vinicius Junior, Manchester City star Rodri has hinted at being open to a potential move to Real Madrid.
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/ 32 days ago

Neymar responds to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri's comments on Vinicius Jr's professionalism

After addressing Vinicius Jr.'s behavior off the pitch, Ballon d'Or winner Rodri faced a sharp response from his Brazil teammate Neymar.
Pedro Salado

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/ 34 days ago

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski reflects on the 2020 Ballon d'Or snub and his Bayern dominance

Robert Lewandowski has stated that he would accept a retroactive Ballon d'Or for 2020, emphasizing that his performance during that period was deserving of the award. The statement fuels speculation about the fairness of the award process and highlights the player's continued feelings about the 2020 cancellation.
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/ 36 days ago

'He should have won five Ballons d'Ors': Neymar selected as legend's GOAT instead of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo

Gianluigi Buffon, one of soccer's most iconic goalkeepers, has sparked significant debate with his declaration that Neymar is the best player he has ever played with.
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/ 42 days ago

How Real Madrid found out Vinicius would not win the Ballon d'Or: The 'Boycott' story

The controversy surrounding Vinicius Junior's Ballon d'Or snub raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the selection process, as well as the potential influence of external factors beyond individual merit.
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/ 43 days ago

Manchester City’s Rodri explains why he deserved the Ballon d'Or over Real Madrid's Vinicius

After the Ballon d'Or controversy, Manchester City star Rodri explained to Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior why he believes he deserved the award.
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/ 46 days ago

'Knowing how to lose is important': Rodri takes jab at Vinicius and Real Madrid after 2024 Ballon d'Or saga

Following Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s 2024 Ballon d’Or win, an unexpected tension has surfaced between him and Real Madrid’s Vinicius.
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/ 50 days ago

Carlo Ancelotti downplays Ballon d'Or situation with Vinícius Júnior

Carlo Ancelotti addresses the Ballon d'Or controversy surrounding Vinícius Júnior, emphasizing that the player’s sadness stems from the tragedy in Valencia rather than the award itself, as he maintains focus on the looming UEFA Champions League match against AC Milan.
Pascal Le Segretain

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/ 51 days ago

Florentino Perez reportedly plans Real Madrid sale to bring Ballon d'Or winner Rodri to the Bernabeu

Fresh off his Ballon d'Or win, Rodri is now a top target for Real Madrid, who are looking to further strengthen their already impressive squad.

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/ 57 days ago

Barcelona in unparalled position with men's and women's strength

The 2024 Ballon d'Or Ceremony crowned Barcelona as the best women's club in the world for the second year in a row. Additionally, Barcelona sensation Aitana Bonmatí claimed her second Ballon d'Or Femenin. Regardless of what one may have thought of the men's Ballon d'Or controversy, Bonmatí was a deserving recipient for the second year. […]

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/ 57 days ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold's next move if he wants to win Ballon d'Or

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold recently made a bold promise: he aims to win the Ballon d’Or one day. The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony took place in Paris on Monday, with Manchester City's Rodri taking the prize. Between 2008 and 2021, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the award. Amazingly, they won all but one. This made […]

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/ 57 days ago

Real Madrid are sore losers after Vinicius Ballon d’Or snub

Real Madrid snubbed the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony in Paris, France. The decision comes In protest of Vinícius Júnior missing out on the biggest individual trophy in the world of soccer. The incident will go down as a lack of sportsmanship in the history of the famed club. No recipient on stage for Real Madrid's […]

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/ 57 days ago

Rodri Ballon d'Or win shows all that is wrong with modern award

Manchester City and Spain sensation Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or on Monday in one of the most controversial moments in the award's history. Almost all saw Real Madrid winger Vinicius as the clear frontrunner to win the award that goes to the best player in the world for any given season. Real Madrid, with […]
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