Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kante should win the 2021 Ballon d’Or ahead of Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, according to a poll of over 150,000 fans. It has been a wonderful season for Kante, who picked up the Man of the Match award for his performance in the Champions League final against Manchester City. He dominated the … Read more
N’Golo Kante is never one to seize the spotlight, but football’s biggest individual honors would be a deserved reward for the Chelsea and France midfielder. David Ramos/Getty Images Why N’Golo Kante deserves the Ballon d’Or over Lewandowski, Messi, Ronaldo & Co. in 2021 After N’Golo Kante walked to the France national Club at Nice on Tuesday … Read more
Ballon d’Or 2021 Power Rankings: Kante powers ahead after Champions League masterclass 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 … Read more
Sergio Aguero’s brother has hit out at Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after the Champions League final – claiming he never wanted Aguero in his team. Kai Havertz’s first half strike earned Chelsea a 1-0 win out in Porto and condemned City to defeat. Aguero is leaving as the club’s all-time top scorer – but brother Mauricio … Read more
A stunning compilation of N’Golo Kante’s performance in the Champions League final proves he’s an all-time great. Kante was relentless at breaking up Man City’s attack, stopping their threat from midfield – producing a vital tackle on Kevin De Bruyne in the second-half. The diminutive Frenchman also showed off his offensive side, setting up his team’s attacks … Read more
‘I did what thought was best’ – Guardiola defends lineup selection after Champions League final loss to Chelsea Man City are still chasing European glory despite abundant success in other competitions under the Spanish manager How did Man City set up for Chelsea? Guardiola stuffed his starting lineup with creative forces, choosing Kevin De … Read more
N’Golo Kante produced one of the great Champions League final performances as he dominated the midfield in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Manchester City. At full-time, following his herculean effort, unused substitute Kurt Zouma picked Kante up and carried him across the pitch like a giant baby. Appropriate after the French star had carried the Blues … Read more
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has trolled Manchester City’s Champions League final defeat to Chelsea with a savage Instagram post. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game as Chelsea were crowned Champions of Europe for a second time this decade. City’s wait for European glory goes on and it’s something Evra, who won the Champions League … Read more
Chelsea have won their second Champions League title in a decade after defeating Manchester City 1-0 in Porto. The English rivals faced off in a third different competition this season and it was Thomas Tuchel’s men who came out on top. Despite City being favourites going into the game, Chelsea had a number of … Read more