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Ballon d’Or 2024: Full List of Nominees Unveiled
The prestigious Ballon d’Or awards, organized by France Football, have officially announced the nominees for the 2024 edition.
This year’s list features several of football’s top-performing talents, with expected contcuttingthe cut.
Among the standout names are Manchester City’s goal-scoring sensation, Erling Haaland, and Real Madrid’s rising star, Vinicius Jr.
Additionally, Jude Bellingham, who has been making waves at Real Madrid, and Kylian Mbappe, linked to both PSG and Real Madrid, also feature prominently.
Here’s the full list of some of the top nominees:
1. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) – The talented midfielder has dazzled since joining Real Madrid and is a key contender for the award.
2. Phil Foden (Manchester City) – Known for his exceptional creativity and technical skill, Foden continues to shine in City’s star-studded lineup.
3. Ruben Dias (Manchester City) – A rock in defence, Dias has been instrumental in Manchester City’s success in recent seasons.
4. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) – Valverde’s versatility and consistent performances have solidified his place as one of the best midfielders in the world.
5. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) – The Argentine goalkeeper has been a standout performer for club and country, contributing to Argentina’s World Cup triumph.
6. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – After a record-breaking season, Haaland’s lethal goal-scoring ability makes him one of the top contenders for the award.
The full list includes many of football’s finest players, each deserving recognition for their outstanding achievements over the past year.
Fans around the globe eagerly await the winner of the prestigious title, which is set to be announced later this year.
Former English Referee Mike Dean reacts to Arsenal’s penalty in the Premier league match against Everton.
Speaking to the press, the former referee shares his thoughts on the penalty given to Arsenal.
“There’s a bit of contact outside and there’s a little bit of contact inside. I think it’s a soft one. It’s probably not wrong, but it’s a soft one.”
“I don’t know why Lewis-Skelly doesn’t go to attack it… Harrison gets the wrong side of him. I think this is awfully soft, but it’s gone to VAR…
“I can see why it was given in real time. But watching it again, there’s hardly a touch.”
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained his decision to leave Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s match against Brentford. Fans were surprised when the team sheets were released and both players were named on the bench.
Maresca made several changes from the side that won 1-0 against Tottenham on Thursday, including leaving out Pedro Neto, Marc Cucurella, and Levi Colwill, likely to manage player fatigue with the upcoming Conference League quarter-final first leg against Legia Warszawa in mind.
“It’s part of the game plan. I believe the players starting today are the right choices for this match,” Maresca said in his post-match comments to the BBC.
Chelsea is aiming for a win to boost their chances of climbing back into the top four spots in the league.
Vinicius Jr. has hit a major career milestone by matching Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário’s goal tally at Real Madrid. The 23-year-old forward netted his 104th goal for the club during their 2-1 loss to Valencia, drawing level with his idol.
Despite the disappointing result, Vinicius expressed pride in the personal achievement. Speaking after the game, he called it a special moment and reflected on the influence Ronaldo had on him when he first arrived at the club.
“It means a lot to me to reach the same number of goals as Ronaldo,” he said. “He was my role model when I joined Madrid as a kid. This was a tough match, but at Real Madrid, we never stop fighting.”
Earlier in January, Vinicius had mentioned that he was just a few goals shy of matching Ronaldo’s record. Now that he’s done it, he’s setting his sights even higher and hopes to keep scoring more for the club.
The defeat to Valencia, however, dealt a blow to Madrid’s title hopes, with the team needing to bounce back quickly in the coming fixtures.
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