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Ademola Lookman finished 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings following a stellar season with Atalanta and Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations success. His performances, including a decisive UEFA Europa League hat-trick, solidify his reputation as one of Africa's leading football talents. Ademola...
Real Madrid has opted out of the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony in protest, feeling "disrespected" by UEFA and France Football after learning Vinicius Jr. will reportedly lose the award to Manchester City's Rodri. The club believes Vinicius or Dani Carvajal deserved the win, leading to a high-profile...
Vinicius Jr will not attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Real Madrid confirming no club representatives will travel to Paris. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the club, aware he would not win, opted to skip the event. Notable absentees include Vinicius, Florentino Pérez, Carlo...
Manchester United has sacked manager Erik ten Hag after a poor start to the Premier League season, with the club at 14th place. Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed interim manager. Fans express relief and optimism, hoping for a renewed era as United searches for a permanent successor...
Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta striker, has become the only African footballer nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Celebrated for his historic hat-trick in the Europa League final, Lookman expresses pride in this achievement Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has expressed pride in being the...
The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony marks a historic shift in football, with neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo on the shortlist. Emerging talents like Vinicius Junior, Rodri, and Jude Bellingham are in contention, signaling a new era in the sport. Fans eagerly await the announcement of the...
Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag criticized VAR’s controversial decision-making process following United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham. A last-minute penalty awarded to West Ham saw United slip to 14th in the Premier League standings, with Ten Hag highlighting inconsistencies in officiating as the...
Nigeria's Flying Eagles defeated Niger 3-1 in the WAFU B U20 Championship semi-final, earning a place in the U20 AFCON in South Africa. Goals from Olalekan and Jephta propelled Nigeria to a showdown with rivals Ghana, promising an exciting clash for the championship title. The Flying Eagles of...
The Libya Football Federation has appealed to CAF against a $50,000 fine and a forfeited match in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Nigeria. CAF ruled against Libya after significant travel issues led to the cancellation of the match, impacting both teams’ standings in the competition. The...
Real Madrid suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico, ending their 42-match unbeaten streak. Despite the loss, Carlo Ancelotti defended his tactics, expressing no regret for his game plan. Fans are calling for his sacking, highlighting growing frustrations within the club...
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