Ballon d’Or: Why Haaland and I might not win award – Harry Kane
Harry Kane has shared his thoughts on why top strikers like himself and Erling Haaland may struggle to win the Ballon d’Or despite their impressive goal-scoring records. According to the Bayern Munich forward, attackers who play more traditional roles often get overlooked because voters tend to favour players who create magical moments, dominate headlines, or […]
Wesley Sneijder names three players to take over from Messi, Ronaldo
Former Dutch football star Wesley Sneijder has revealed the three players he believes are ready to take over from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the new global football icons. Messi and Ronaldo dominated world football for over a decade, winning multiple Ballon d’Or awards and breaking countless records. Now, Sneijder says a new generation […]
I don’t think about winning Ballon d’Or – Barcelona star, Lamine Yamal
Barcelona’s young star, Lamine Yamal, has shared that he is not thinking about winning the Ballon d’Or this year. Even though he had a great season, the award still feels far from his reach. Yamal was an important player for Barcelona during the 2024/25 season. He helped the team win three major trophies in Spain: […]
He’s not a genius – Capello weighs in on Yamal, Messi comparison
Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has shared his thoughts on the ongoing comparisons between Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, and football legend Lionel Messi. Since breaking into the Barcelona first team, the 17-year-old Spain international has impressed fans and pundits. Many see similarities between him and Messi, as both players came from Barcelona’s famous […]
Salah leading candidate to win Ballon d’Or amid AFCON debate
Mohamed Salah is currently the top contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Liverpool forward has been in sensational form, scoring 25 goals and providing 17 assists in just 28 games across all competitions. His performances have helped Liverpool dominate the Premier League, sitting 13 points clear at the top. They also finished first in […]
AFCON: ‘You’re ignorant’ – Rio Ferdinand blasts Carragher over latest comments
Football legend Rio Ferdinand has strongly criticized Jamie Carragher for downplaying the importance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, recently suggested that AFCON is not a major tournament. The debate started after Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Manchester City, where Mohamed Salah played a key role. Speaking on Sky Sports, […]
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher sparks controversy for dismissing Africa Cup of Nations as ‘not a major tournament’
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is facing criticism for his recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or, Carragher suggested that playing for Egypt might hurt Salah’s chances because AFCON is not a “major tournament.” Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester […]