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“The Best Player in the World Is Black and Brazilian” – Ronaldo Celebrates Vinicius

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Brazilian football icon, Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, popularly known as Ronaldo, proudly declared that the best player in the world is “Black” after his fellow Brazilian, Vinicius Junior, was named the FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year for 2024.

Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate Vinicius’ achievement, recognizing the challenges the young star has faced.

“They tried to erase you, my friend, and you danced on them,” he wrote.

“The best player in the world is Black and Brazilian.”

Known for his explosive skill, relentless spirit, and a career that saw him win two FIFA World Cups and three FIFA World Player of the Year awards, Ronaldo’s endorsement carries significant weight.

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Vinicius Junior, the 24-year-old Real Madrid forward, has had an extraordinary season, but his path to recognition hasn’t been easy.

Despite his brilliance on the pitch, Vinicius missed out on the prestigious Ballon d’Or in October 2023, where Manchester City midfielder Rodri took the prize.


 

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“Our Game Plan Worked”: Frank Onyeka on Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Victory

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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.”


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Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey Opens Up on Nearly Walking Away from Football

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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.”


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CAF Fines Egypt $5,000 Over Post-Match Media Violation After Zimbabwe Clash

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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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