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Benzema Defends Vinicius and Questions Rodri’s Ballon d’Or Win

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Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema believes Vinicius Jr. was the rightful winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Benzema, who has been a mentor to Vinicius during their years at Real Madrid, expressed disappointment that the Brazilian talent didn’t take home the trophy.

In the recent Ballon d’Or results, Vinicius finished as runner-up to Manchester City’s Rodri, who was awarded the prestigious title during a ceremony held in Paris, France.

However, the decision sparked controversy, leading Vinicius and his Real Madrid teammates to skip the event entirely, a silent protest over what they felt was an unjust outcome.

Benzema shared his views on the situation, explaining he had recently spoken with Vinicius, who was understandably disappointed by the result.

“I talked to Vini, and he’s down… which is normal,” Benzema remarked. “He deserved to be recognized as the best.”

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The former Real Madrid forward also commented on Rodri’s victory, emphasizing that while he respects the Spanish midfielder, he believes Rodri’s style lacks the electrifying impact Vinicius brings to the game.

Benzema candidly stated, “Rodri is a good player, but I’m watching from home, and there’s nothing in his game that makes you go ‘wow.’”

This year’s Ballon d’Or decision has sparked a wider conversation about how players are evaluated for the prestigious award and whether the voting system accurately reflects the skills and achievements of top talents.


 

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Mido says Ronaldo’s Personality Makes It Hard For Coaches To Work With Him

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Former Tottenham striker Ahmed ‘Mido’ Hossam has opened up on why Cristiano Ronaldo struggles with coaches. Mido believes Ronaldo’s biggest issue is that his strong personality tends to overshadow the coaches he works with, making it hard for managers to lead effectively. He contrasted Ronaldo with Karim Benzema, saying Benzema respects the coach’s authority and understands his role, which makes working with him smoother.

Ronaldo, known for being outspoken on and off the pitch, famously clashed with Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag during their time together. Now at Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s future is uncertain after hinting he may leave the Saudi league.

Mido added that many top coaches would hesitate to work with Ronaldo, pointing out that even Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi wouldn’t want to manage Al-Nassr while Ronaldo is there. He also noted that Ronaldo only joined Al-Nassr after European clubs stopped showing interest, highlighting the challenges the 40-year-old faces in the final stages of his career.


 

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John Terry says Chelsea needs years to catch Liverpool & Man City in Premier League

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Chelsea legend John Terry has pointed out that his former club still has some work to do before they can seriously challenge for the Premier League title. Speaking on talkSPORT, Terry stated that Liverpool and Manchester City remain stronger teams right now. He said Chelsea are “a couple of years away” from being ready to compete at that level.

Terry also praised Arsenal’s consistency this season and expects them to strengthen their squad further. He stressed how important it is for Chelsea to secure Champions League football next season, as it will help attract experienced players needed to push on. Chelsea ended the 2024/25 Premier League season in fourth place, just securing a spot in Europe’s top competition.


 

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Al-Hilal Wants to Sign Osimhen with €120m as they Prepare for World Cup

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Al-Hilal are making a bold move to sign Victor Osimhen with a huge offer lined up ahead of the summer transfer window. According to FootMercato, the Saudi giants are ready to put €120 million on the table for a three-year deal in a bid to bring the Nigerian striker to Riyadh. They want Osimhen in their squad ahead of the Club World Cup set to kick off next month, hoping his presence will boost their chances after missing out on the Saudi Pro League title to Al-Ittihad.

Osimhen recently wrapped up an impressive season at Galatasaray, where he was on loan from Napoli. He found the back of the net 36 times in 40 appearances across all competitions, catching the eye of top European clubs. Al-Hilal know they’ll face stiff competition but are pulling out all the stops to land the 26-year-old, who could be key to their world-stage ambitions. Meanwhile, they’re also monitoring Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation closely, with reports suggesting the Portuguese star may be on his way out of Al-Nassr.


 

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