Chelsea star Kai Havertz has been tipped as a future Ballon d’Or winner after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are “finished battling” over the award. That is according to football expert Dean Jones, who has made a bold prediction that Havertz will “stay at this level” over the next 10 years. Messi and Ronaldo dominated the Ballon d’Or award from … Read more
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has ensured that Argentina is one of the top countries with the most Ballon d’Or wins in history. The 34-year-old Argentine forward is the outright Ballon d’Or record holder with an incredible six wins to his name. Messi, who is currently a free agent after his Barcelona deal expired in June, won four consecutive Ballon … Read more
Federico Chiesa has been predicted as a potential Ballon d’Or winner after his sensational display for Italy at this summer’s Euro 2020. That is according to former Barcelona sporting director Ariedo Braida, who believes that Chiesa could capture France Football’s coveted award if he “keeps improving.” Chiesa played in every match at the Euros under Roberto … Read more
A fan has attempted to “expose” Lionel Messi’s ridiculous 91-goal year, branding it “overrated” and claiming he wasn’t “decisive in big games”. In 2012, a 25-year-old Messi scored 79 goals for Barcelona and 12 for Argentina in 69 games across one calendar year. Messi broke the previous world record of 85 goals in a calendar year set … Read more
Euro 2020 hero Giorgio Chiellini has been backed as a potential contender for the 2021 Ballon d’Or alongside Italy teammate Jorginho and Lionel Messi. That is according to Shakhtar Donetsk manager Roberto De Zerbi, who believes that Chiellini could challenge for France Football’s sought-after award. Chiellini, 36, was hailed for his formidable partnership with Italy teammate Leonardo Bonucci at this summer’s … Read more
Lionel Messi’s reported rivals for this year’s Ballon d’Or include Chelsea and Italy hero Jorginho as well as N’Golo Kante. Messi won his first trophy for Argentina as his side beat Brazil to win the Copa America. He also won player of the tournament, scoring and creating more goals than anyone. Image: PA A … Read more
With the football season officially over, attention has shifted to the Ballon d’Or, with a number of contenders rising throughout the Copa America and European Championships this summer. But, as things stand, who are the frontrunners? We’ve looked at five contenders for the award. Lionel Messi If he hadn’t won the Copa America, the … Read more
Image: Getty The awarding of the prize was cancelled in 2020 and the world’s best players are again making their cases to claim the coveted individual honour After being cancelled in 2020, the Ballon d’Or is back, with the great and good of the football world again eyeing the biggest individual honour the game has … Read more
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is now the odds-on favourite to scoop his seventh Ballon d’Or award ahead of Harry Kane and N’Golo Kante. The 34-year-old Argentine superstar was in scintillating form for Barcelona last season, despite the Spanish club failing to secure the La Liga title. Messi, who is now a free agent after his Barcelona contract expired at the end of … Read more