Ballon d’Or 2024: The Favorites and Surprises For the first time in 21 years, the Ballon d’Or shortlist doesn’t feature Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. The legendary duo has dominated the award, with Messi winning it nine times and Ronaldo five. But who are the favorites to take home the coveted golden ball? Rodri and … Read more
Ballon d’Or Nominees Unveiled: A New Era in Football? The wait is over, folks! The nominees for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award have been announced, and it’s a fresh start for some of the biggest names in football. For the first time since 2003, neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi has made the cut. Yes, … Read more
Ballon d’Or Finalists: Messi and Ronaldo Snubbed, USWNT Stars Shine The prestigious Ballon d’Or award has announced its final 30 nominees, and it’s a major departure from the norm. For the first time since 2003, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are absent from the list. It’s a significant moment for the football world, marking a … Read more
Ballon d’Or Snub Leaves Fans Reeling: Naomi Girma’s Omission Sparks Outrage Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the two men who have dominated the Ballon d’Or scene for nearly two decades, are nowhere to be found in this year’s list of finalists. For the first time since 2003, the list of 30 men’s finalists does not … Read more
Haaland Hits the Heights: The Rise of the Modern-Day Phenom You won’t find many 24-year-olds dominating the pitch like Erling Haaland does. With an astonishing 260 goals in 317 appearances, the Norwegian forward has been rewriting the record books for years. His latest hat-trick for Manchester City against Ipswich Town made it a staggering 22nd … Read more
Kylian Mbappé Makes Stunning Debut for Real Madrid with Clinical Finish! Real Madrid claimed their sixth UEFA Super Cup title with a dominant 2-0 victory over Atalanta, with Kylian Mbappé making an instant impact. The French forward scored his first goal for the Galacticos and proved why he’s one of the most feared strikers in … Read more
Mbappé and Bellingham Adopting Ronaldo’s Pre-Season Method? The football world is abuzz with the news that Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are following Cristiano Ronaldo’s pre-season training method, also known as the "Cristiano method." The method, which emphasizes self-improvement, professionalism, and mindfulness of nutrition, has been credited with Ronaldo’s remarkable longevity and physical condition. A … Read more
The Dark Side of Football’s Multi-Club Model The recent transfer of Brazilian forward Savinho to Manchester City has raised eyebrows, not only because of the player’s potential, but also due to the fact that he’s the latest addition to the multi-club empire of City Group. This got me thinking: what’s the impact of the multi-club … Read more
Vinicius Jr Emerges as Frontrunner for 2024 Ballon d’Or According to recent updates from bookmakers William Hill, Brazilian superstar Vinicius Jr is leading the pack to win the highly prestigious Ballon d’Or in 2024. With an enviable track record, Vinicius Jr has set a towering standard for himself, boasting impressive credentials that have put the … Read more
Clásico Showdown: Barcelona’s Young Guns Prove Too Much for Real Madrid It was a thrilling pre-season clash at MetLife Stadium as Barcelona came out on top against arch-rivals Real Madrid, winning 2-1 in a match that had fans on the edge of their seats. The Blaugrana’s youth talent stole the show, with Pau Víctor netting … Read more