Spanish Women's Football Dominates at the Ballon d'Or Awards
2 months, 1 week ago

Spanish Women's Football Dominates at the Ballon d'Or Awards

China Daily  

Spanish women's footballers Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas win the Ballon d'Or awards. Yamal is named the best young player. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane share the Gerd Muller Trophy. Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez retains the Yashin Trophy as the best goalkeeper. U.S. women's Olympic-winning coach Emma Hayes is named Women's Coach of the Year.

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Cristiano Ronaldo takes a jibe at Ballon d'Or ceremony for snubbing Vinicius Jr: 'It was unfair…'
1 week, 6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a jibe at Ballon d'Or ceremony for snubbing Vinicius Jr: 'It was unfair…'

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo took a jibe at the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and said Vinicius Jr deserved the prestigious Golden Ball for his incredible season with Real Madrid. Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d'Or five times in the past, said it was unfair for Vinicius not to get the Golden Ball this year. Talking about Manchester City's Rodri, the …

Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time. Vinicius succeeds Lionel Messi as the FIFA Best men's player after the Argentinian scooped up the last two editions of the award. Having already …

Vinicius Jr named FIFA men's player of the year 2024, Aitana Bonmati wins in women's category
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Vinicius Jr named FIFA men's player of the year 2024, Aitana Bonmati wins in women's category

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time. Vinicius Jr and Aitana Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius was second in the …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

FIFA has announced the nominees for ‘The Best’ Football Awards 2024, celebrating the year’s top players in women’s and men’s football at club and national levels. Rodri, meanwhile, became the first Manchester City player to claim the Ballon d’Or after spearheading Pep Guardiola’s side to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title and leading Spain to its fourth European Championship …

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has said he would listen to Real Madrid if the “best team in history” one day came knocking. “When Real Madrid, the best club in history, the club with the most titles, and all that it represents, comes calling, well clearly it is an honor and you have to pay attention,” Rodri replied before …

Ballon d'Or 2024: By what margin Rodri edged out Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior?
2 months ago

Ballon d'Or 2024: By what margin Rodri edged out Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior?

Firstpost  

France Football, the publication responsible for organizing the Ballon d’Or, recently disclosed how narrowly Manchester City midfielder for the prestigious honor. The news of Vinicius not winning the Ballon d’Or despite leading Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League titles was leaked before the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, leading to a massive protest from the Spanish giants as …

Ballon d’Or organisers announce tiny margin by which Rodri beat Vinicius Jr as voting revealed
2 months ago

Ballon d’Or organisers announce tiny margin by which Rodri beat Vinicius Jr as voting revealed

The Independent  

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Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

Firstpost  

The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

Rodri wins Ballon d’Or as Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claims Feminin award second year running
2 months, 1 week ago

Rodri wins Ballon d’Or as Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claims Feminin award second year running

The Independent  

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony

India Today  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony was held on Monday, October 28 at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. The event saw several top and emerging players get their due recognition for their marvellous exploits on the field in 2023. In the lead-up to the event, there was widespread discussion about who would win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for being adjudged …

Ballon d’Or 2024: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid Stars boycott Theatre du Chatelet event in Paris; Here’s why
2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or 2024: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid Stars boycott Theatre du Chatelet event in Paris; Here’s why

Live Mint  

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal along with club president Florentino Perez were absent from the Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony at Theatre du Chetelet in Paris on Monday, as a mark of protest. Vinicius played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s La Liga and UEFA Champions League triumphs in the 2023-24 season. His Real Madrid …

Spanish Women's Football Dominates Ballon d'Or, With Aitana and Bonmati Shining Bright
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2 months, 1 week ago

Spanish Women's Football Dominates Ballon d'Or, With Aitana and Bonmati Shining Bright

China Daily  

Spanish women's footballers Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas win the Ballon d'Or, marking four consecutive years for Spanish players in the award. Yamal is named the best young player under 21. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane share the Gerd Muller Trophy, while Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez retains the Yashin Trophy as the best goalkeeper. France Football …

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d’Or as Vinicius Jr loses out to Rodri
2 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d’Or as Vinicius Jr loses out to Rodri

The Independent  

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Real Madrid named men’s club of year after snubbing Ballon d’Or ceremony
2 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid named men’s club of year after snubbing Ballon d’Or ceremony

The Independent  

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2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest

The Hindu  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony will take place on Monday evening in Paris. The biggest headline will be the absence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, holders of 13 Ballon d'Or wins between them, as neither have been nominated for the first time in 20 years. Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the favorite to be crowned the world's …

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'

Daily Mail  

A Real Madrid star has reportedly already been informed that he will be crowned the Ballon d'Or winner next month in Paris. This year's list of nominees includes Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Antonio Rudiger, and Federico Valverde from the current crop of Madrid stars, while the recently retired Toni Kroos is also on there. A Real Madrid star …

Ballon d’Or odds: Vinicius Jr battles Jude Bellingham and Rodri for prestigious prize
4 months ago

Ballon d’Or odds: Vinicius Jr battles Jude Bellingham and Rodri for prestigious prize

The Independent  

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Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: Complete List Of Awards And It's Nominees
4 months ago

Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: Complete List Of Awards And It's Nominees

ABP News  

Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: The time has arrived for the football fans to crown their new king for the year 2024, as football fans are on the verge of seeing a dawn of new era in football. This year marks for the very first time since 2023, that neither Lionel Messi, nor Cristiano Ronaldo are featuring in the Top 30 …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami last year, is still delivering at …

Ballon d’Or 2024: UEFA announces date for ceremony to honour world’s best football players
7 months ago

Ballon d’Or 2024: UEFA announces date for ceremony to honour world’s best football players

The Hindu  

The most prestigious individual awards ceremony in world football, the Ballon d’Or, will be held in Paris on October 28, the event’s new organizer UEFA said Thursday. Nominations will be announced on September 4, letting voters factor in the European Championship and Copa America in men’s football and the Paris Olympics tournament in the women’s game. Barcelona retained its Women’s …

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s first Women’s World Cup triumph last year earned two more major plaudits at the Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday. The Spanish women’s World Cup breakthrough last August in New Zealand and Australia was tarnished in the following weeks because of an unwanted kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso by then-federation president Luis Rubiales after the final. She’s …

Spain’s Bonmati sets sights on Olympic gold
10 months, 1 week ago

Spain’s Bonmati sets sights on Olympic gold

The Hindu  

Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati wants to add Olympic glory to her long list of accomplishments after winning the World Cup and Ballon d’Or in 2023. The 26-year-old has led Barcelona to four consecutive Spanish Liga F titles, and her team lifted the Women’s Champions League trophy twice in three years. Bonmati helped Spain secure its first Olympic qualification …

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
1 year, 1 month ago

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

The Independent  

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UEFA to co-organise Ballon d'Or ceremony from 2024, set to add 2 new awards for coaches
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA to co-organise Ballon d'Or ceremony from 2024, set to add 2 new awards for coaches

India Today  

UEFA has partnered with Groupe Amaury to co-organise the prestigious Ballon d'Or awards from 2024, Europe's soccer governing body said on Friday. "For almost 70 years, the Ballon d'Or has stood as the most prestigious individual accolade in the world of football and is a testament to the extraordinary skill, dedication, and impact of the game's legends and their enduring …

Ballon d'Or Awards to be Co-organized by European Governing Football Body UEFA
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or Awards to be Co-organized by European Governing Football Body UEFA

News 18  

Football’s most prestigious individual prize, the Ballon d’Or, will be co-organized by UEFA from next year, giving the European football body a global event that traditionally out-ranks FIFA’s own world awards. From 2024, the Ballon d’Or awards and ceremony will be co-organized by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, which publishes France Football and L’Equipe. For six seasons from 2010 the award …

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award

The Independent  

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Emiliano Martinez booed at Ballon d’Or ceremony as Argentina goalkeeper collects award in Paris
1 year, 2 months ago

Emiliano Martinez booed at Ballon d’Or ceremony as Argentina goalkeeper collects award in Paris

The Independent  

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Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time

India TV News  

Lionel Messi was crowned the best footbal player of the world with the Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or award is being given to the best footbal player of the year since 1956 with Stanley Matthews of Blackpool being the first ever winner of the award. In Women's football, Megan Rapinoe of Reign was the first winner …

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims Women's award
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims Women's award

Firstpost  

Messi dedicated the trophy to late Argentina legend Diego Maradona, who would have celebrated his 63rd birthday on Monday. Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize. For Messi, the trophy rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances …

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

The Hindu  

The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi also paid …

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award

China Daily  

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi with the men's Ballon d'Or. PARIS -- Lionel Messi won his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or here on Monday, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's award. FC Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati after winning the women's Ballon d'Or. Norwegian forward Erling Haaland came second for winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup title with Manchester …

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award

Al Jazeera  

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize at a glittering ceremony in Paris. For Messi, the trophy awarded to him on Monday rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances at last year’s World Cup in Qatar, when he dragged Argentina to victory, scoring seven goals …

Ballon d’Or 2023: Man City, Barcelona Femeni win Club of the Season awards
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d’Or 2023: Man City, Barcelona Femeni win Club of the Season awards

The Hindu  

Manchester City and FC Barcelona Femeni won the men’s and women’s club of the season awards, respectively, at the Ballon d’Or 2023 award ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Tuesday. Commenting on the award, City CEO Ferran Soriano said: “To be recognised at the Ballon d’Or for a second consecutive season is something that we as …

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner

The Hindu  

Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d’Or has been given out to men every year since 1956. Here is a look back at all his eight Ballon d’Or titles: 2009 Messi finished ahead of last year’s winner Cristiano Ronaldo by a record 240-point margin, with his Barcelona teammate Xavi in third. Messi’s prolific scoring and unselfish creative play inspired …

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or
1 year, 2 months ago

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday. Bonmati succeeds her international teammate Alexia Putellas as the winner of the prize after inspiring Spain to glory at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year. The 25-year-old midfielder was named the best player at the World …

Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy for best young player at Ballon d’Or gala
1 year, 2 months ago

Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy for best young player at Ballon d’Or gala

The Hindu  

Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for the best player of last season aged under 21 at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a sensational start to his Real career, a brace in Saturday’s 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona taking him to 13 goals in his first 13 games …

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award

Associated Press  

PARIS — The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi …

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?

News 18  

The 67th edition of the Ballon d’Or award ceremony will be held on October 31. If some reports turn true, Lionel Messi has already been adjudged the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. Erling Haaland, who won a treble with Manchester City last season, is the closest competitor to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race. Ballon d’Or 2023 …

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or
1 year, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player. Messi, a seven-time winner of the sport’s biggest individual honor, fulfilled his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to victory at last year’s World Cup. “I always said that the Ballon d’Or …

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. 8 ballon dor nominees is crazy man that’s like a quarter of the award just being Manchester City pic.twitter.com/GmeF7qlMe5— eŵân September 6, 2023 PSG’s Kylian Mbappe …

Lionel Messi leads the 2023 Ballon d'Or shortlist along with a host of Premier League stars... but there's no space for Cristiano Ronaldo on the list
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi leads the 2023 Ballon d'Or shortlist along with a host of Premier League stars... but there's no space for Cristiano Ronaldo on the list

Daily Mail  

The nominations for this year's Ballon d'Or award have been revealed and there's a number of Premier League stars included on the shortlist. Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was one of the 30-players nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award on Wednesday afternoon The likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe filled out the remaining candidate slots Your …

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award
1 year, 4 months ago

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award

The Hindu  

Football is back with its most prestigious award as France Football published its list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or, women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy and Kopa Trophy for the 2023 on Wednesday. Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022 and Erling Haaland, treble-winner with Manchester City last season were …

Bonmati dedicates UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award to Hermoso; talks about Rubiales scandal
1 year, 4 months ago

Bonmati dedicates UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award to Hermoso; talks about Rubiales scandal

The Hindu  

Aitana Bonamti, Barcelona Femeni and the Spanish women’s National team forward, won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday. The 25-year-old, who also won the Golden Ball Award at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, dedicated the award to her teammate Jenni Hermoso, who has been at the receiving end of …

Luis Suárez, only Spanish man to win Ballon d’Or, has died
1 year, 6 months ago

Luis Suárez, only Spanish man to win Ballon d’Or, has died

The Independent  

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'What a beautiful moment': Karim Benzema receives Ballon d'Or trophy from Real Madrid legend Zidane - Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

'What a beautiful moment': Karim Benzema receives Ballon d'Or trophy from Real Madrid legend Zidane - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid captain and French forward Karim Benzema was named the winner of the men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award on Monday in Paris. Legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane was beaming with pride when the French icon presented the golden ball to the Real Madrid striker during the gala event. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or trophy …

Karim Benzema wins men’s Ballon d’Or as Alexia Putellas retains women’s award
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema wins men’s Ballon d’Or as Alexia Putellas retains women’s award

The Independent  

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Karim Benzema Wins Ballon d'Or, Alexia Putellas Retains Women's Prize
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema Wins Ballon d'Or, Alexia Putellas Retains Women's Prize

News 18  

Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d’Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s prize. – ‘Proud of my journey’ – Winning the award, organised by France Football magazine, caps a remarkable career revival for Benzema, who was frozen out of the France …

Photos: Alexia Putellas and Karim Benzema win Ballon d’Or awards
2 years, 2 months ago

Photos: Alexia Putellas and Karim Benzema win Ballon d’Or awards

Al Jazeera  

Karim Benzema won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time on Monday after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish La Liga titles. Spanish player Alexia Putellas won the women’s trophy for the second straight year following another standout season with Barcelona. For the first time this year, the Ballon d’Or was based …

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