Cancelo: ‘Ronaldo born to win’
Joao Cancelo paid glowing tribute to his Juventus and Portugal teammate. “Barcelona without Lionel Messi win 5-1, Real Madrid without Cristiano Ronaldo lose.” The Portugal international was on loan at…
Joao Cancelo paid glowing tribute to his Juventus and Portugal teammate. “Barcelona without Lionel Messi win 5-1, Real Madrid without Cristiano Ronaldo lose.” The Portugal international was on loan at…
Cristiano Ronaldo claims he ‘deserves’ the Ballon d’Or, Juventus were ‘a good move’ and that Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez ‘never spoke from the heart’. Speaking to France Football, in…
Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo insists “it’s not my obsession” to win individual awards, and expects “the truth will come out” on rape allegations. The Portuguese superstar was said to be…
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric admits the squad expected Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo to stay - “we made bets in the dressing room”. The reigning Ballon d’Or joined the Bianconeri…
Juventus and former Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or. The 32-year-old helped his nation to reach the World Cup final this summer, scoring in both…
Three Serie A youngsters have been nominated for the inaugural Trophée Kopa, including Gigio Donnarumma and Patrick Cutrone. The Kopa has been added to the Ballon d’Or slate for this…
France Football has announced that the Ballon d’Or will be complemented by two new awards. As well as the most-coveted award in world football being handed out on December 3,…
A major bookmaker in Italy is offering odds on Roma talent Cengiz Under to win the Ballon d’Or by 2023. Cengiz’s run of five goals in his last four games…
Francesco Totti reveals when he was tempted by Real Madrid and doesn’t regret dedicating his life to Roma, “but I did miss the Ballon d’Or.” The Giallorossi legend hung up…
Juventus Vice-President Pavel Nedved notes Gianluigi Buffon “has not announced he will retire”, so he’ll decide with President Andrea Agnelli. The legendary goalkeeper plans to hang up his gloves at…
Lorenzo Insigne claims Antonio Cassano could have won the Ballon d’Or “if he had the right head”, while Italy never had any problems with Giampiero Ventura. Speaking to Gazzetta dello…
On this day in 2003, Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved beat Thierry Henry and Paolo Maldini to the Ballon d’Or. The Czech midfielder had been in stunning form in the 2002-03…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo claims Italy deserved to qualify for the World Cup. “They’re one of the most emblematic national teams.” Ronaldo won the fifth Ballon d’Or of his…
Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has been named fourth in the Ballon d’Or rankings for 2017, as Cristiano Ronaldo won again. SuperGigi is due to retire at the end…
Paulo Dybala finished 15th in the Ballon d’Or rankings, with Leonardo Bonucci 21st, but it’s reported Gigi Buffon will get fourth place. France Football are releasing the full list in…
Edin Dzeko and Dries Mertens have come 28th and 29th respectively in the Ballon d’Or voting. France Football is releasing the final placings for the prize today, with Cristiano Ronaldo…
Paulo Dybala “won’t make any promises” about staying at Juventus for life, but says it’s “an honour” to wear the number 10 shirt. The forward was given a new contract…
Today is the 53rd birthday of Milan legend Marco van Basten, a three-time Ballon d’Or winner. The Dutchman was born in Utrecht on October 31, 1964, but made his professional…
Ballon d’Or voters will now pick five players, and can take into account the career of players such as Gianluigi Buffon. France Football magazine yesterday announced the 30-man shortlist for…
Leonardo Bonucci and Gigi Buffon are the only Italian nominees for the Ballon d’Or, along with Dries Mertens, Edin Dzeko and Paulo Dybala. France Football staggered the release of the…