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23 Jun 2022

Happy B'day Zidane: 5 stellar achievements of the Real Madrid legend (In Pics)

France and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane, who turns 50 today is a former professional footballer and manager. Zizou last managed Real Madrid and he became one of the most successful coaches of all-time. The former France international was magical in the mid-field during his time of playing and here we bring you five achivements of the France legend as a player and coach.

06 Jun 2022

Messi surpasses Pele's career goals: A look at his top individual records

A look at some of Lionel Messi's top individual achievements

24 May 2022

Ballon d'Or 2022 to be awarded on THIS date in Paris

France Football said the nominees will be revealed on Aug. 12. The ceremony in October will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

Cristiano Ronaldo

18 Dec 2021

Robert Lewandowski equals Cristiano Ronaldo's THIS record, all details HERE

Robert Lewandowski equals Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 69 goals in one calendar year.

17 Dec 2021

Yearender 2021: Ronaldo's Coca Cola snub to Mendy's sex assault cases, in pics

The year 2021 was a thrilling year for football fans with the Euro Championships and Argentina's triumph in Copa America. But there were plenty of controversies off the field from Cristiano Ronaldo's Coca Cola snub to rape and sexual assault charges against Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy. In these collection of pics, we take a look at 2021's biggest football controversies.

06 Dec 2021

Lionel Messi shows off all his seven Ballon d'Or's with family- WATCH

Lionel Messi shares a picture of all his seven Ballon d'Or's with family.

01 Dec 2021

PSG’s Lionel Messi doubtful for Nice clash with stomach flu symptoms

Lionel Messi appeared to be in good health in a star-studded ceremony in the French capital where he took the Golden Ball for the record-extending 7th time.

30 Nov 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo slams Ballon d'Or chief over Lionel Messi lie

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo denied claims that he said his ambition is to retire with more Golden Balls than Lionel Messi.

30 Nov 2021

Ballon d’Or: Messi pips Ronaldo to take home record-extending seventh title

Lionel Messi finished with 613 points to top prolific Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski on 580.

29 Nov 2021

Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi top contender, Ronaldo not in the list?

The most honoured individual award in world football is back in 2021 after being cancelled in 2020 and here are the likely winners.

26 Jul 2020

Have no doubt Lionel Messi will re-sign contract: Barcelona chief

The 33-year-old is currently contracted until the end of next season with Barcelona holding talks with the ace Argentina forward about an extension.

Fabio Cannavaro

29 Apr 2019

Fabio Cannavaro steps down as China football coach

Cannavaro, who won the Ballon D'Or and the World Cup in 2006 as a player, was appointed as China's coach in the face of the China Championship 2019 disputed in March.

31 Dec 2018

Yearender 2018: France end 20-year World Cup jinx, Djokovic returns to top

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic ended the year at the numero-uno spot in the ATP rankings for the fifth time.

Cristiano Ronaldo

20 Mar 2018

We should always believe we are the best, insists Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo says the key to his staggering success is believing nobody is better than he is -- and he advised his Portuguese teammates to adopt the same attitude.

Kevin De Bruyne

12 Feb 2018

Manchester City titles can help Kevin De Bruyne win Ballon d'Or, says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne will be a serious Ballon d`Or contender if he wins major titles with the Premier League club, according to his manager Pep Guardiola.

28 Dec 2017

1995 Ballon d'Or winner George Weah set to win Liberia presidency after 98.1 percent of all votes counted

The National Election Commission (NEC) said Weah had won an insurmountable 61.5 percent of Tuesday's vote, which was delayed several weeks after a legal challenge from Boakai.

07 Dec 2017

Ballon d'Or 2017: Live Streaming, Date, Time, Venue, Shortlisted Nominees

The award is given by France Football, based on votes from international journalists, national team coaches and captains. Leo Messi won the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 2010.

FIFA U17 World Cup

08 Oct 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: George Weah's son Timothy surprised by India's performance

Timothy, son of legendary Liberian footballer George Weah who won the Ballon d'Or in 1995, is a key player of the US side in this U-17 World Cup. He recently signed with Paris Saint-Germain.

Cristiano Ronaldo

25 Sep 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo's slow start sparks Ballon d'Or race

Ronaldo will be looking to forget his early season struggles as Real Madrid aim to lay down a marker in their quest for a third consecutive Champions League at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

Manchester United

22 Aug 2017

Anthony Martial tips Manchester United team mate Paul Pogba to win Ballon d'Or soon

Pogba, who rejoined United from Juventus in 2016, scored five goals and provided four assists in 30 Premier League appearances last campaign.

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