DJ Martin Solveig has issued an apology after asking Ada Hegerberg, the first-ever recipient of the women’s Ballon d’Or, to twerk onstage, claiming it was a “bad joke” and that the player herself understood his remarks as such. READ MORE: Outrage as 1st-ever Women’s Ballon d’Or winner asked to TWERK onstage by awards host (VIDEO) French […]
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Real Madrid news: Cristiano Ronaldo future discussed by Zidane amid Ballon d'Or win
That’s the verdict of Bernabeu boss Zinedine Zidane, who reckons the Portuguese star is the greatest footballer of all time. Ronaldo has scored 418 goals and won 13 trophies since joining Real from Manchester United in an £80m deal in 2009. And his achievements in 2017 were recognised on Thursday night when he was handed […]
Ballon d'Or 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to award after Real Madrid double
The Portuguese forward enjoyed another stellar season at the Bernabeu in 2016/17, netting 42 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions. And his form was integral to Zinedine Zidane’s side securing glory in La Liga and the Champions League, their second successive success in Europe. Ronaldo has tonight seen his performances for Real in 2017 […]
Ballon d'Or 2017: Barcelona star Luis Suarez voted higher than Antoine Griezmann
[unable to retrieve full-text content] BARCELONA star Luis Suarez has outranked Atletico Madrid ace Antoine Griezmann at the 2017 Ballon d’Or awards. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Ballon d'Or: Liverpool star Sadio Mane voted better than Philippe Coutinho at 2017 awards
[unable to retrieve full-text content] LIVERPOOL star Sadio Mane has been voted into 23rd place at the Ballon d’Or awards – six places better off than Anfield team-mate Philippe Coutinho. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Ballon d'Or 2017 LIVE updates: Follow the latest as Ronaldo and Messi go head to head
Ronaldo is expected to lift a fifth Ballon d’Or at the Eiffel Tower tonight – equalling Lionel Messi’s record. The Portugal star won it last year and after another stunning year – winning the Champions League and La Liga – is the hot favourite to win it again. The ceremony is held in Paris this […]
Ballon d'Or nominees: Sanchez, Casemiro, Eriksen… 10 huge omissions from shortlist
Arsenal frontman Sanchez scored 30 goals in all competitions last season, but his efforts were not enough to make France Football’s elite shortlist. The annual award sees players from around Europe recognised for their footballing achievements over the past 12 months, but there are several glaring omissions ahead of this year’s vote. Tottenham playmaker Christian […]
