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Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s A Leader’ – Matthaus Names Player That Deserves Award More Than Vinicius

Lothar Matthaus, the Germany legend, has insisted that Rodri of Manchester City deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid Vinicius Junior.

According to Matthaus, the Spain international is a leader, who behind the reason for this country to winning the Euro 2024 and Man City winning the Premier League.

The 2024 Ballon d’Or will be announced in October and both Vinicius and Rodri are among top contenders for the award.

Speaking about the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Matthaus said (as per Bild):

“It is the case in this election that those who score goals are always more in the spotlight than others. With victories in the Champions League and the Spanish championship, he has won titles with Real Madrid that justify this award.

“Personally, I only see Vinicius in third place in my ranking of this year’s world footballers.

“For me, Rodri deserved the Ballon d’Or more than Vinicius. He was the thinker and leader of European champions Spain, and he also won the Premier League with Manchester City.

“These are two titles that his teams won, thanks to his strong performances. That is why he was the outstanding player of the year for me.”

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Georgina Rodriguez Reveals How She Felt After Ronaldo Left Man Utd For Al Nassr

Georgina Rodriguez, the partner of world-famous footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed that she felt ‘very relieved’ when the Portugal captain left Manchester United for Al Nassr.

Ronaldo left Manchester United in December 2022 for the Saudi Arabia side.

The former Real Madrid forward had returned to Old Trafford in 2021 after he initially departed the Premier League giants in 2009.

However, Rodriguez was not pleased with the way the 39-year-old was treated at Man United.

“The [Real Madrid] fans always chanted Cristiano’s name, Cristiano was grateful to hear the chants and see their love for him,” Rodriguez said via Football Transfers.

“We know that wherever we go, they will continue to cheer him and chant his name as they do today. I felt very relieved when Cristiano left Manchester for Al Nassr.”

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I Don’t Think He’ll Retire Before 50 – Georgina Rodriguez on Ronaldo

Georgina Rodriguez has given an idea when her partner, Cristiano Ronaldo would retire.
She suggested that the superstar footballer will play until he is over 50.
Ronaldo has already crossed the 900th goal line after scoring his 901st career goal against Scotland in the UEFA Nations League.
The Portuguese is showing no signs of slowing down even at 39.
The former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus ace has had a fiery start to the 2024-25 season.
Ronaldo has scored four goals and two assists in five games across competitions for Al-Nassr.
He also scored twice in Portugal’s first two UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Scotland A Selecao won both matches by 2-1 scorelines.
In the recently released third season of Georgina Rodriguez’s Netflix documentary, I Am Georgina, she gave her input on Ronaldo’s retirement plans when asked.
She said (via @CristianoXtra_ on X): “I don’t think he will retire before the age of 50.”
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GOAT: Jay Jay Okocha Picks Between Ronaldo And Messi

Former Nigeria captain Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has weighed in on the debate over the greatest footballer of all time, considering whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the GOAT title.

Messi and Ronaldo’s rivalry has dominated football conversations for almost two decades.

The two players have shared 13 Ballon d’Or awards between them, with Messi taking home eight of that number.

In a recent interview with Pulse Fun Facts, Okocha picked the Argentina captain over Ronaldo.

Okocha said, “They are both GOATs but my personal GOAT is Messi because he looks more natural to me.”

Both Messi and Ronaldo have been left out of this year’s nominations for the Ballon d’Or, in what could spell the end of an era.

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Too Much Stress – Jose Peseiro Reveals Reasons For Leaving Super Eagles Role

Jose Peseiro, the former Super Eagles head coach, has disclosed d the reason he decided not to continue with the job.

The Portuguese was in charge of the three-time African champions for 22 months and guided the Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire

The 64-year-old left the post after his contract expired in February.

Peseiro said he left the post because of the pressure and stress that comes with it.

”I decided that when I finish the AFCON, I will leave. I had put too much effort in my job, it was too much stress. Everyone supported me – my family and the players but I grew fatigue, I thought it was enough for me, even if I had won the AFCON,” Peseiro told SABC Sport.

Despite the challenges he encountered while managing the Super Eagles, Peseiro said the “job was special”.

”Nigeria was an amazing job, with good players. We played very well in the AFCON. I think our team was the best until we lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the tournament,” added vastly travelled coach.

Peseiro is still without a job since leaving Nigeria. The former Venezuela coach said he is waiting for the right project.

”I am waiting for a good job, for a good step. It is true there were offers from South Africa, Europe and in Brazil as well, but I didn’t take any and feel good for those jobs. Someone called to tell me about the Sundowns job and about other things but until now, nothing special,” he remarked.

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EPL: Supercomputer Predicts Final Table Standing, Finish Line For Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal

A supercomputer has forecasted the final standings for this season’s Premier League table.

This follows the completion of Premier League match-day four fixtures on Sunday.

However, according to a supercomputer devised by OLBG, Manchester City, who are currently the defending champions, are tipped to win the Premier League title again this season.

The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool will complete the top four.

Nottingham Forest, Southampton and Ipswich will be relegated from the English top-flight league.

Newcastle United, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa will complete the top 10.

While Everton have been tipped to finish in 11th position.

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EPL: Nkunku fires Chelsea to vital three points after Sancho’s assist

Chelsea returned to winning ways in a thrilling Saturday night encounter against Bournemouth, courtesy of a late strike from Christopher Nkunku.

The super substitute was assisted by debutant Jadon Sancho, who impressed on his first outing for the Blues.

He made a fine effort to find Nkunku, who had to wriggle past a couple players before firing the Blues to all three points.

The win sees Chelsea move from 13th to 7th in the Premier League table.

Meanwhile, the result was Bournemouth’s first defeat of the campaign

 

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Super Eagles Need A New Jay Jay Okocha – Siasia Says

Samson Siasia, a former Super Eagles head coach, says he believes the team is currently lacking a creative midfielder.

Siasia said the Super Eagles need a playmaker in the mould of former captain of the side, Austine Jay Jay Okocha to be a world-beater.

Nigeria is yet to find a suitable replacement for Okocha since the former Bolton Wanderers star quit international football in 2006.

Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi was expected to take up the role but failed to live up to expectations.

Fulham star, Alex Iwobi has been used in the number 10 role in recent years but Siasia claimed he is not good enough to play the position.

“We don’t have an offensive midfield player that can give the last pass to the strikers. We have great strikers, but we need someone that is missing,” Siasia told Lagos Talks.

“Iwobi can not play that position. He’s a good player, but he’s not doing as much as he’s supposed to as an offensive player. We have to look for that person in the centre of the field, who can give the last passes and score goals.

“In the defence and other parts, right and left midfield, we are good. We need someone like Jay-Jay Okocha, but it has to be somebody that can score more than him.”

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Two Rats From TV That Nobody Knows Criticise Me – Ronaldo Blows Hot

Cristiano Ronaldo, the world-famous footballer and Portugal captain, said that nobody will take his shine because two ‘rats’ from TV that nobody knows criticized him.

The Al-Nassr forward spoke while hitting out at the people criticizing him in recent times.

Recall that Ronaldo recently suffered criticism from pundits and fans over his failure to lead Portugal to glory at the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

The 39-year-old failed to score a goal at the Euro 2024 as Portugal were eliminated in the knock-out stage.

There were also calls for him to retire from international football and give room to younger players in the Portugal team.

However, speaking on the development on Rio Ferdinand Presents, Ronaldo said: “People always take the worst part, not always the good part. But I’m not going to finish my career because two rats criticise me.

“The world loves me, the fans love me. This is my motivation to carry on football. People love me.

“No one is going to take my shine away because two people from TV that nobody knows criticise me,” he further stated.

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Ademola Lookman Names Most Skillful, Fastest Players In Super Eagles Squad

Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta forward, has named the most skillful and fastest players in the current Super Eagles squad.

In a recent interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, Lookman identified himself, Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze as the most skillful players in the Super Eagles.


“I will say me but if I couldn’t say me, I will have to say Chukwueze and Boniface,” Lookman said.

The 26-year-old also named himself, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Ola Aina as the fastest players in the team.

“Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ola Aina, and I have got to put myself in there,” he added.

Lookman was instrumental for Nigeria in their last two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

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