PARIS: Eight time winner Lionel Messi, and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo, will not win another Ballon d’Or this year. Brazil forward Vinicius Junior is among the favourites. This year’s contenders are: Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos, Antonio Ruediger, Fede Valverde, Kylian Mbappe, Carvajal, Alejandro Grimaldo, Dani Olmo, Rodri, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Xabi Alonso, Bayer …
Ronaldo pips Messi to become player with most fixtures in 21st century
Riyadh – Cristiano Ronaldo is at the top of International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) that revealed the list of players with the most games played in the 21st century. Mbappé is now on 2nd place, Harry Kane on 3rd place and Erling Haaland on 4th.
Erling Haaland clinches coveted PFA Player of Year award
London – Erling Haaland, 23, has clinched the coveted PFA Player of the Year award for his exceptional performance on the field. The event was organised by the Professional Footballers’ Association to give due credit to exceptional players in English football during the year 2023 for excellence in game. The Manchester City striker, Haaland’s debut season with Manchester City has …