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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.
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Shaka Hislop Recommends Pedro Neto For Premier League Signing
Former West Ham United Goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop picks player Pedro Neto to be signed in Premier League this season. Hislop shares that the Chelsea player will add a different change to the team in terms of wide are.
Hislop speaks on ESPN and shares what eh thinks of Neto being signed in “Well, he cost Chelsea quite a bit of money. And you knew the player who was coming from Wolves. I just think he gives them a different dynamic in those wide areas. Every time he comes off the bench he changes the game for Chelsea.”
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Manchester United Shows Interest In Signing PSG Striker, Randal Kolo Muani
Manchester United shows interties in signing PSG striker, Randal Kolo Muani on loan for the rest of the season during the January window transfer. Ruben Amorim wants to trust France international to help forward his team till the end of the year.
The Manchester United Strikers, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have failed to impress the coach and team this seasons and Amorim is fighting to better the defences of the team. He decided to come up with plan B which is loaning a striker during the January window transfers from France.
Although the PSG striker wants to remain in the club to continue proving himself and achieve his accomplishment, however joining Man United is definitely appealing to him.
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Former Super Eagles Striker Odion Ighalo Sympathizes With Nigerian’s Struggles
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo sympathises with Nigerians with current state of the country. The former strike goes to his social post sharing a picture the captioning “Who else notice say NO Apolo this year because everybody eyes don see shege!!!!! God abeg o.”
He states that Nigerians have suffered too much this year for even Apolo to even come this year. Nigerians share their thoughts on the frustrating year and economic changes of the country in the comment section.
A User commented “Everybody eyes dey shine pass police torchlight”. Another user shares “Even Apolo eye don see pepper”.
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