Tag: Ballon d’Or
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Suarez tells organisers: Give 2021 Ballon d’Or to Lewandowski
Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez has made a U-turn on his choice of who wins the 2021 ballon d’Or. The Uruguay international, who had back in October tipped former Barcelona teammate, Lionel Messi for the award, saying, “Because in the Ballon d’Or you should not only look at what one has done in the year,…
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I would’ve been nominated for Ballon d’Or if… – Mendy
Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, feels he would have been included in the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist if he played for France. Mendy is the first African goalkeeper to play in the Champions League final since 1985. The Senegal international kept nine clean sheets last season, as Chelsea went all the way to win the trophy.…
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Mendy shouldn’t let Ballon d’Or snub upset him – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists goalkeeper Edouard Mendy isn’t letting his Ballon d’Or get to him after victory over Norwich City. Last season, Mendy broke an English club record for clean sheets recorded in the Champions League, helping them win. Asked on Saturday whether he felt his first-choice keeper should have been on the list,…
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Ballon d’Or backlash has really touched me – Mendy
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has welcomed the support after missing a nomination for the Ballon d’Or. Speaking to Canal+ in France, Mendy has revealed just how great the support for him has been. He said: “I saw the list at the same time as many people, and I got a lot of messages from people…
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Ronaldo never deserved Ballon d’Or more than this year – Mendes
Super agent Jorge Mendes insists Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo should win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo is among the 30 nominees for the award. Mendes told L’Equipe: “The numbers of Cristiano Ronaldo speak for him and should be enough to win another Ballon d’Or. The absolutely remarkable record of 115 goals for the Portuguese…
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Sadio Mane slams Ballon D’Or for Chelsea goalkeeper snub
Liverpool star Sadio Mane says it is “unacceptable” that Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was not nominated for the Ballon D’Or. Chelsea stars Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Romelu Lukaku and Cesar Azpilicueta all made the 30-man shortlist. But there was no room for Mendy despite being instrumental in Chelsea winning the Champions League. Mane plays…
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Messi reveals Ballon d’Or votes, says not favourite to win
Record Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has opened up about the nominees he would likely vote for in this year’s award. In an interview with France Football, Messi said he does not think he is the favourite to win the award although, it would be incredible to win another being the first and only player…
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BREAKING: Ballon d’Or 2021 list of nominees released [FULL LIST ATTACHED]
Ballon d’Or 2021 list
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Jorginho happy with Ballon d’Or talk
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is happy being mentioned as a Ballon d’Or contender. Italy coach Roberto Mancini insists Jorginho deserves the award after winning the Champions League and Euro 2020 this year. At today’s Italy presser, the former Napoli midfielder said: “Now comes the difficult moment, Italy is no longer a surprise. It is in the…
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Jorginho should win Ballon d’Or – Mancini
Italy coach Roberto Mancini says Chelsea midfielder Jorginho should be this year’s Ballon d’Or winner. Jorginho ended last season a European champion with both Chelsea and Italy. At this morning’s World Cup qualifying presser, Mancini was asked who should win the gong and replied: “Jorginho I think so. He has been doing well for years…