BALLON-DOR

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams

Ronwen Williams deserves Ballon d'Or Yashin Trophy - Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes goalkeeper Ronwen Williams fully deserves the nomination for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for the Yashin Trophy.

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Nine English football stars nominated for Ballon d'Or honors

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane headline a group of six English players shortlisted for the men's Ballon d'Or, while Lionesses stars Lucy Bronze, Lauren James, and Lauren Hemp are contenders for the women's award.

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Serbia boss backs England's Jude Bellingham to claim Ballon d'Or one day

Serbia head coach Dragan Stojkovic reckons England star Jude Bellingham will one day win the Ballon d'Or, and jokingly hopes he won't make Sunday's Euro 2024 clash.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi

Argentina captain Lionel Messi claims record eighth Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d'Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.

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Pep Guardiola on Ballon d'Or: Haaland and Messi worthy contenders

Pep Guardiola claims Erling Haaland deserves to win the Ballon d'Or – but so does Lionel Messi.

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Lionel Messi tops Ballon d'Or nominees, eyes record eighth win

Lionel Messi heads the list of nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.

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