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Ballon d'Or 2021: Iker Casillas criticizes Messi's seventh award

Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas, has criticized the decision to hand Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi the 2021 Ballon d'Or. Casillas claimed Messi is one of the five best footballers of all time, but the Ballon d' Or organizers must start to take note

Ballon d'Or 2021: Players positioned to win award named

Italy and Juventus stars, Federico Chiesa, Giorgio Chiellini, and Chelsea's Jorginho, have been named possible favourites to win this year's Ballon d'Or. Lionel Messi of Argentina and Barcelona and Italy goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma are also among the

Fidelity Bank wins 2025 DBN Innovation Award for MSME Support

In recognition of its exceptional contributions to innovative financial solutions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc has been awarded the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award in the Deposit Money Bank (DMB

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full List of Award Winners

See the full list of individual award winners from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, including Golden Ball, Golden Glove, Golden Boot, and more. After four weeks of thrilling action, the FIFA Club World Cup concluded in spectacular fashion at MetLife Stadium,

Champions League: Vinícius Jr receives 2023-24 Best Player Award

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior on Monday received his award as the Best Player for the 2023/24 Champions League. Vinicius was decisive as the LaLiga champions won the title. The Brazilian winger scored six goals and laid on five assists in the competition

Ballon d'Or: Messi doesn't deserve 2021 award - Muller

Bayern Munich midfielder, Thomas Muller has said teammate, Robert Lewandowski was a more worthy winner of the 2021 Ballon d'Or than Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi. The veteran midfielder also expressed his surprise that Liverpool's Mohamed Salah

2023 Ballon d'Or: Messi speaks on winning 'very important award.'

Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi has insisted he is not obsessed about winning this year's Ballon d'Or prize. Messi has already won it seven times in the past - more than any other player in history. In a press conference ahead of Saturday's Leagues Cup final

Netizens drag Tems over 'view blocking' outfit to 2023 Oscars Award

Popular singer and Grammy Award winner, Temilade Openiyi better known as Tems has been criticized for her outfit to the 2023 Oscars. The chanteuse had arrived the event in a regal white outfit which turned heads of attendees. Tems had was nominated for the

Ballon d'Or 2023: Ronaldo names player that should win award

Brazil legend, Ronaldo Nazario, has named Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the player that should win the 2023 Ballon d'Or award. Ronaldo believes Messi deserves the Ballon d'Or award for his emphatic 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph. The former Real Madrid star

Ballon d'Or 2024: Paul Dickov Names Player That Deserves Award

Dickov believes that the Spain international was the best player last season and should get the prestigious individual award. Paul Dickov, the former Manchester City star, has insisted that midfielder Rodri deserves to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Dickov believes

FIFA Unveils Nominees for The Best FIFA Men's Player 2024 Award

FIFA has officially announced the nominees for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award for 2024, honoring the top-performing footballers from across the globe. This prestigious list features a mix of experienced superstars and rising talents who have left their mark

2025 Headies: Tears as Wunmi hands Mohbad's award to son, Liam

Omowunmi, the wife of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, moved many to tears with her heartfelt speech at the 17th Headies Awards held on Sunday, April 27, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. Mohbad posthumously

AFCON 2023: Cote d'Ivoire forward Haller craves revenge against Super Eagles

Cote d'Ivoire forward Sebastian Haller says the Elephants want to avenge their defeat to Nigeria in the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The hosts will battle the Super Eagles for the ultimate prize at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe,

Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi, Lewandowski - Winner of award revealed

The best player in the world will be unveiled today. The Ballon d'Or event makes a return following an enforced COVID-19 break last year. Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski would have easily walked away with the prize last year after a sensational season

BREAKING: Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi wins record-extending seventh award

Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi, has won this year's Ballon d'Or award. Messi won the prize ahead of Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski, who finished in second place. The 34-year-old, who left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, has

2025 Ballon d'Or: Rio Ferdinand names player to win award

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has tipped Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah as a likely contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Salah has been one of the standout players for Liverpool this season. The Egyptian international has scored 20 goals and provided

Ballon d'Or 2025: Sergio Ramos picks player to win award

Kylian Mbappé's former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, Sergio Ramos, has backed the Real Madrid forward to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Ramos admitted that even though Mbappé did not win major titles this season, he deserves to take the award home. The

Messi nominated in three categories for ESPY 2023 award (Full list)

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been nominated in three categories for the ESPY 2023 award. The prize is given by American TV broadcaster ABC. Messi had a spectacular year and helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring seven goals and providing