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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has issued a response to Cristiano Ronaldo's claim that the Ballon d’Or was 'unfair' after the Spanish star was awarded the prize ahead of Vinicius Jr in October. 'CR7' was very vocal about his displeasure and seemed to question the credibility of the historic awards ceremony...

The 2024 Ballon d'Or awards gala took place in Paris on Monday and here are all winners. The first trophy of the evening went to FC Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal (17), who won the Kopa Trophy for the Best Young Player. ALSO READ: Final Yashin Trophy Ranking & Williams’ Position...

Chippa United coach Kwanele Kopo has wished Bafana Bafana & Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams well ahead of this evening's Ballon D'Or ceremony in France. Williams was a notable absentee as Sundowns fell to their first league defeat against Polokwane City this past weekend as he had travelled to Europe...

With Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams seemingly in the lead for the Yachin Trophy at the Ballon D'or awards, confusion has since been cleared that the winner will not be based on public voting. The Bafana number one is the only African goalminder pitted against nine others...

In this latest edition, Velile Mnyandu speaks with Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi about their new ambitions, and who he feels will be their biggest rival this season. Also in this edition, Velile spoke to Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro about challenging Sundowns this season, reaching the MTN8 final and...

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says he was lost for words and numb when he found out he was nominated for the Yachine Trophy at the Ballon d'Or awards. Williams, 32, was one of 10 goalkeepers who were nominated for the Yachine Trophy, which is handed to...

There will be a first-time winner of the Ballon d'Or after current holder and eight-time winner, Lionel Messi, missed out on the nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. After their respective successes, it's no surprise to see Real Madrid and Spain players dominating the nominees list, with the winners to...

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has been nominated as one of the 10 world's best goalkeepers at the Ballon d'Or awards. The Ballon d'Or awards are hosted by France Football, and the Yachine Trophy is handed out to the best Goalkeeper of the Year. This year, Bafana Bafana captain Williams, who...

Lionel Messi has won the 2023 Ballon d'Or, beating Erling Haaland to the trophy and lifting his record-extending eighth Golden Ball. The Argentine's biggest triumph came at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, helping Argentina to lift the title and being named Player of the Tournament, while also scoring seven goals. It...

France Football have announced the final Ballon d’Or ranking, with Cristiano Ronaldo not among the final nominees for the first time since 2004. All roads for this year's Golden Ball were leading to the battle between Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi, who both had incredible campaigns. In September, France Football had...