Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday hit out at the decision to hand the men’s Ballon d’Or award to Manchester City’s Rodri, saying Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior deserved the win instead. “In my opinion he (Vinicius) deserved to win the Golden Ball. It was unfair, I say it here in front of everyone,” said … Read more
Lionel Messi posted a photo with his World Cup trophy on Wednesday, the second anniversary of Argentina’s victory. @SC_ESPN Argentina finished 2024 as the world No. 1 men’s team for the second consecutive year, according to the FIFA rankings. There were only limited changes to the rankings published on Thursday and only 21 international matches … Read more
Dec 19, 2024, 08:55 am ET Lionel Messi posted a photo with his World Cup trophy on Wednesday, the second anniversary of Argentina’s victory. @SC_ESPN Argentina finished 2024 as the world No. 1 men’s team for the second consecutive year, according to the FIFA rankings. There were only limited changes to the rankings published on … Read more
Messi, Kroos, Magnan: who Donnarumma and Spalletti voted for in the best FIFA awards At the best FIFA awards, Italy captain Donnarumma chose Leo Messi as the player of the year, while coach Luciano Spalletti chose Toni Kroos. International journalists and national team captains voted for the FIFA Best Award 2024, so Donnarumma and Spalletti … Read more
Lionel Messi did not vote for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior as his top candidate to win the Best FIFA Men’s Player award, instead giving his support to Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. Vinicius, who was disappointed at not beating Rodri to the Ballon d’Or award earlier this season, managed a major moment for himself by lifting … Read more
Lionel Messi has already spoken in glowing words about Lamine Yamal recently and now it has been revealed that the GOAT voted for the Barcelona teenager for FIFA’s Best Man award. The Barcelona legend voted Lamin his No. 1, Kylian Mbappe next and Vinicius Junior third. It has been confirmed that Vinny has won the … Read more
FIFA’s best awards will take place on Monday evening, with Vinicius Jr. and Rodri both on the shortlist for the best men’s player award, as Vinicius Jr. was beaten by the Manchester City star for the Ballon d’Or earlier this year. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are also on the 11-man shortlist for the gong, … Read more