Ballon d’Or 2024: Full List of Nominees Unveiled

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2 years ago

September 4, 2024

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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.

“I Am Really Disappointed” — Mikel Arteta Reacts to Brighton Defeat

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22 hours ago

September 19, 2026

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about his team’s performance after the Gunners suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks on the aftermath of the match and shares his analysis of the team and how they lost 3-0 to Brighton.

Speaking on the match, he shared: “I am really disappointed. In the first 20 or 30 minutes, the number of technical errors put us constantly under pressure. It was all related to the start.”

It can be noted that the team had been having a winning streak so far but fell at this match against Brighton.

Arsenal had won their opening four Premier League matches before the defeat, with the loss ending their perfect start to the season.

Enzo Maresca Reminds Man United of 2023 Derby Error After Controversial City Goal

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4 days ago

September 16, 2026

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has spoken on the controversial offside goal in Manchester City’s recent derby win over Manchester United and shared how Manchester United had actually benefited from a similar decision in the past.

He recalled that three years ago, Manchester United won a derby game against Manchester City with a goal that was allowed to stand despite an offside decision.

“Three years ago, we lost the Derby at Old Trafford with a goal that had to be disallowed. No one apologised. We are still waiting for the apology, Sometimes it happens for you, sometimes against you. It’s football.”

The comments came after Manchester City’s 1–0 win over Manchester United, in which Erling Haaland’s goal was initially ruled offside before VAR overturned the decision. The refereeing body later acknowledged that the decision was incorrect.

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UEFA Confirms Venues for 2028 and 2029 European Club Finals

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5 days ago

September 15, 2026

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UEFA has announced the venues that will host the major European club finals in 2028 and 2029.

The 2028 Europa League final will take place at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania, while Belgrade’s National Stadium in Serbia will host the 2029 final.

For the Europa Conference League, Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, will stage the 2028 final, with the 2029 edition set to take place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

The Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam will host the 2027 UEFA Super Cup, followed by the Astana Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the 2028 edition.

Meanwhile, the 2028 Champions League final will be played at the Munich Football Arena in Munich, Germany, while Barcelona’s Camp Nou will host the 2029 final.