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The Digest: Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been awarded the 2025 Yashin Trophy, ending Emiliano Martínez’s two-year hold on the...
The Digest: The initial rankings for the 2025 Ballon d’Or have been released, placing Erling Haaland at 26th and Virgil van Dijk at 28th, a...
The Digest: The organisers of the Ballon d’Or have clarified the three decisive criteria that will guide the selection of the 2025 award...
Since its inception in 1956, the Ballon d’Or has chronicled football’s evolving greatness, from Stanley Matthews’ pioneering win to the modern...
The Digest: The football world turns its eyes to Paris as the Ballon d’Or ceremony prepares to honour the standout players of the 2024–25...
The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named Naija Stars Abroad’s ‘Baller of the Week’ following a commanding performance in...
The Digest: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed deep frustration after his team’s late 1-1 draw with Manchester City, calling the result...
The Digest: Pep Guardiola has explained Manchester City’s uncharacteristically defensive approach in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal, admitting his...
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