“No one respect Africa Cup, we are the monkeys” – Patrice Evra slams Ballon d’Or organizers, call on CAF to do better

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has questioned why Eduardo Mendy was overlooked for the 2021 Yashin Trophy despite playing a vital role in Chelsea’s Champions League success with his notable clean sheets record. The 29-year-old Senegalese was instead recognised as the second-best goalkeeper in the world behind Donnarumma. Evra conveyed this message in aContinue reading ““No one respect Africa Cup, we are the monkeys” – Patrice Evra slams Ballon d’Or organizers, call on CAF to do better”

Winners at 2021 Ballon d’Or awards

France football, organizers of the Ballon d’Or introduced two new awards at the 65h Ballon d’Or awards gala, one being the club of the year and the other the best striker of the year. Chelsea won the newly introduced Club of the year award for its impressive run during the year in review. Both theContinue reading “Winners at 2021 Ballon d’Or awards”

Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or award

Lionel Messi has been crowned winner of the Ballon d’Or award for a record seventh time with Robert Lewandowski finishing as runner-up. After finally leading his country to their first major trophy in 28 years with their Copa America triumph in the summer, Messi was expected to win award again. The Paris Saint-Germain star hasContinue reading “Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or award”