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Ballon D’or

Salah says he is not asking for ‘crazy stuff’ in new Liverpool deal
Sport
/ 11 January 2022

Salah says he is not asking for ‘crazy stuff’ in new Liverpool deal

The Egypt international has fewer than 18 months remaining on his current deal and has reiterated whether he stays or goes remains in the hands of Liverpool.

By Agence France Presse
The Continent’s Africans of the Year: Mo Salah
Africa
/ 23 December 2021

The Continent’s Africans of the Year: Mo Salah

Pitch perfect Mo Salah believes he is the best player in the world. Who are we to contradict him?

By Khadija Patel and The Continent
African players ‘not respected’ in Ballon d’Or vote, says Eto’o
Article
/ 7 November 2019

African players ‘not respected’ in Ballon d’Or vote, says Eto’o

The Cameroonian insists that players from the continent are not recognised as much as players from western countries

By Yassine Khiri
Ballon D’Or host apologises as ‘twerk’ request causes storm
Article
/ 4 December 2018

Ballon D’Or host apologises as ‘twerk’ request causes storm

The awards co-host in Paris provoked a torrent of complaints about sexism with his question about the sexually suggestive dance

By Agency
Modric tipped to end Ronaldo and Messi era of Ballon d’Or
Article
/ 3 December 2018

Modric tipped to end Ronaldo and Messi era of Ballon d’Or

Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the award for the last decade, claiming it five times each, but the expectation is that a new name will be read out

By Andy Scott
Russia 2018: Who will make the cut?
Article
/ 6 October 2017

Russia 2018: Who will make the cut?

As the World Cup qualifiers come to a head, it’s time to review which teams might secure a spot and who needs to do some extra work

By Corentin Dautreppe and Yassine Khiri
The man behind the Ballon d’Or
Article
/ 14 December 2016

The man behind the Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or award for the fourth time on Monday.

By Reuters
Gerrard criticises ‘political decision’ to exclude Suarez from Ballon d’Or
Article
/ 31 October 2014

Gerrard criticises ‘political decision’ to exclude Suarez from Ballon d’Or

The Ballon d’Or shortlist of 23 footballers didn’t include the former Liverpool striker, who scored 31 goals last season but was banned for biting.

By Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo: The freak of nature – and nurture
Article
/ 16 January 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo: The freak of nature – and nurture

Few believed anyone would reclaim the Ballon d’Or from Lionel Messi – but most didn’t bargain on Cristiano Ronaldo’s tenacity to win the prize.

By Rob Smyth
Ronaldo sweeps aside Messi to win Ballon d’Or
Article
/ 14 January 2014

Ronaldo sweeps aside Messi to win Ballon d’Or

Choking with emotion after accepting his award, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken the Ballon d’Or title – a prize Lionel Messi has dominated for four years.

By Brian Homewood
Brazil’s Pelé honoured with Ballon d’Or
Article
/ 13 January 2014

Brazil’s Pelé honoured with Ballon d’Or

Brazilian great Pele has finally been awarded a Ballon d’Or, despite retiring in 1977.

By Sapa Afp

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