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Pep Guardiola Reacts to Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or Absence

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1 year ago

October 29, 2024

Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola shares that he is not concerned with Real Madrid refusal to attend the Ballon d’Or Ceremony. Manchester City Midfielder, Rodri won the award with nominees like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal.

Rodri won with a total of 100 votes from both coaches and the media. With Real Madrid being aware of their loss they decide to cancel their attendance to the ceremony. Guardiola answers a reporter concerning Real Madrid refusal “It’s up to them. If they want to congratulate, that’s fine. If not, that’s fine as well.”

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Diego Simeone Calls Out Ademola Lookman Over Defensive Duties

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20 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.

“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.

“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”

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Paul Merson Names Mohamed Salah the Greatest Winger of All Time

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20 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.

While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.

When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”