Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the no-shows at Monday’s ceremony (Image: Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo has been an ever-present at Ballon d’Or ceremonies in the past, but the Portuguese ace was nowhere to be seen at Monday’s event. As a former Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo reserves the right to attend all future ceremonies regardless of if … Read more
Arne Slot admitted his ‘big disappointment’ that Federico Chiesa has been injured (Image: Getty) Liverpool star Federico Chiesa has been warned he faces being left out of Italy’s national team in the future if he is unable to convince Arne Slot he is worthy of regular game time. The 27-year-old was signed in a late … Read more
Mike Dean has given his verdict (Image: Sky Sports) Ex-Premier League referee Mike Dean has hinted that a ’50:50′ call by Anthony Taylor could have deprived Arsenal of a win against Liverpool, though he insists the official shouldn’t be faulted for it. The Gunners had carved out a solid stance in the match against their … Read more
Ruben Amorim could be headed to Manchester United (Image: Getty) Ruben Amorim is reportedly a target for the Manchester United job after Erik ten Hag was sacked on Monday. United are pursuing a deal for the Sporting boss, who has made a huge splash in Portugal during his short coaching career. Amorim, 39, got his … Read more
Rio Ferdinand banged the Ballon d’Or drum for Vinicius after the Champions League final (Image: TNT) Rio Ferdinand was convinced Vinicius Jr had the “Ballon d’Or in the bag” following his Champions League final performance, only for the Brazilian to snub the award ceremony upon learning he wouldn’t win. The Real Madrid sensation clinched the … Read more
Rodri won the Ballon d’Or but one ex-Prem star thinks Cole Palmer deserved it more. (Image: Getty) Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has been put in his place by one ex-Premier League star who believes Cole Palmer should’ve won the award instead. Rodri was the surprise winner at Monday night’s ceremony in Paris, with Vinicius Junior … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri celebrates winning the Ballon d’Or (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Rodri has become the first Spaniard to clinch the coveted Ballon d’Or in 64 years following a sensational season with Manchester City. Amid stiff competition from talents such as Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, the Spanish midfielder triumphed on an evening … Read more
Michael Jordan and Michael Owen were guilty of letting their competitive spirit take over (Image: Getty) Some say you should never meet your heroes, and on the odd occasion they are absolutely right. A number of incidents in various sporting arenas, which should have been wholesome on paper but went in an unexpected direction, have … Read more
Mohamed Salah brought Liverpool level in the 81st minute (Image: Getty) Liverpool scrambled a 2-2 draw at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium but it was not enough to see them return to the top of the Premier League table. That honour goes to Manchester City after their narrow win over Southampton on Saturday. But the Reds have … Read more
Man Utd want to appoint Ruben Amorim. (Image: Getty) Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim has, in principle, agreed to take over as Manchester United’s next manager, according to reports. United have pinpointed the Portuguese boss as their first-choice Erik ten Hag replacement after sacking the latter on Monday morning. The Red Devils and Sporting are … Read more