Manchester United star Paul Pogba has backed fellow countryman N’Golo Kante to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kante, 30, was in superb form for Chelsea during their Champions League success last season. The French midfielder scooped the man of the match award in both semi-final ties against Real Madrid. Kante then went on to deliver … 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
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
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