Ballon d’Or (Image credit: FIFA) Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé and England forward Chloe Kelly are among the contenders to win the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award. The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees were revealed Thursday by France Football magazine, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in Paris on Sept….
Few footballing journeys mirror the grit and grace of Luka Modric’s. When he made the move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2012, the spotlight brought more scrutiny than celebration. Early struggles with form and limited minutes led many to question whether the Croatian was suited for a club of such magnitude. The verdict…
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal played an incredible game on Wednesday evening in the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan. Down 0–2, Yamal grabbed the game by the scruff of its neck and inspired Barcelona to an exceptional comeback. The Champions League clash at the Llus Companys Olympic Stadium finished 3–3, with the hosts scoring the…
We’re into the defining stretch of the 2024-25 season, with trophies to be won, European spots up for grabs and relegations to be avoided. All of Europe’s domestic leagues and UEFA’s three club competitions are nearing completion, which not only prompts conversation about the end-of-year awards but the next Ballon d’Or too. At its roots,…