BALLON-DOR

Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal embraces Ballon d'Or spotlight ahead of Spain-France Nations League semifinal

Lamine Yamal has acknowledged the growing narrative surrounding Spain's UEFA Nations League semifinal against France, suggesting he's open to seeing the clash as a potential Ballon d'Or decider between himself and France winger Ousmane Dembele.

Rodri

Man City's Rodri back training after ACL injury

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has returned to individual training with Manchester City, offering hope for his potential comeback this season after suffering an ACL injury in September.

Harry Kane

Harry Kane honoured with Gerd Muller Trophy in Paris

England's Harry Kane received the Gerd Muller Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, acknowledging his phenomenal goal-scoring season with Bayern Munich.

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Rodri takes Ballon d'Or honour amid Real Madrid's Paris absence

Manchester City's Rodri and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati claimed Ballon d'Or titles as Real Madrid, feeling "disrespected," boycotted the Paris event despite winning club of the year.

ex-Bafana Bafana midfielder Elrio van Heerden

Elrio van Herdeen delighted for homeboy Ronwen Williams in Ballon d’Or Awards

Ex-Bafana Bafana midfielder Elrio van Heerden says it’s heartwarming to see the support for national team captain Ronwen Williams in the race for the Ballon d’Or’s Yachine Trophy.

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Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman just 'trying to improve'

Ademola Lookman, 26, has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or, becoming the eighth Nigerian footballer to achieve this honour.

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