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Messi Celebrates Argentina Teammates as Rodri Wins Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi, the Inter Miami forward, recently shared his heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees and winners at the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards.
Although Messi did not attend the ceremony, he was part of the conversation, having been shortlisted among the top 30 players this year.
One of the standout moments of the evening was the recognition of Messi’s Argentina teammates.
Emiliano Martinez received the prestigious Yachine Award for the second consecutive year, solidifying his status as one of the world’s best goalkeepers.
Martinez’s contributions during Argentina’s successful campaign at the FIFA World Cup have made him a vital part of the team, and this award reflects his hard work and dedication on the field.
In a surprising twist, Manchester City’s Rodri took home the title of the best player in the world, edging out Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
Rodri’s exceptional performances in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League played a significant role in his recognition.
His contributions helped Manchester City secure the treble last season, marking a historic achievement for the club.
On his Instagram account, Messi expressed his excitement, saying, “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for the Ballon d’Or 2024.
Especially to Dibu, what a great honour, another award for the best goalkeeper in the world. And to Lautaro, Scaloni, and Garnacho.”
Despite not being physically present, Messi remains the record holder for the most Ballon d’Or awards, with an impressive total of eight.
His legacy continues to inspire countless players around the world, and he has set a high standard for excellence in football.
Nigerian player Frank Onyeka speaks on the recent match of the Super Eagles against Tunisia and shares what made the difference in our victory at AFCON 2025.
While interviewed, the player stated “I think our game plan worked really well. The way we pressed them high didn’t give them any chance to play, so that is what made the difference.”
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
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