He has got so much ego – Mikel Obi slams Cristiano Ronaldo

Super Eagles legend John Obi-Mikel has seemingly revealed his pick between the age-old debate between two of football’s greatest ever players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.  Many have tipped the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner to win the World Cup before he retires, but at age 35, his last attempt could be in Qatar and theContinue reading “He has got so much ego – Mikel Obi slams Cristiano Ronaldo”

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”