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Lamine Yamal has strengthened his bid for the 2025 Ballon d'Or with an interview in which he argues that the award should not just reward titles or goalscoring numbers. The Barcelona winger points to spectacle, differential talent and his own way of playing as his main arguments. The winner will be announced on Monday 26 October in London.
Matt
·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé is approaching the Ballon d'Or race with the confidence of someone who believes he has delivered an outstanding season, and he is not afraid to show his ambition. The Real Madrid forward says missing out on the award would hurt, although he insists it has not become an obsession. He also discusses his ties to Africa, Zidane's arrival with France and his admiration for Mourinho.
Natilla·5 min read
The FC Barcelona captain has made his position clear ahead of the 2024 Ballon d'Or vote. In an interview with European media, Raphinha argued that Lamine Yamal deserves the award thanks to his attacking numbers, the trophies he has won and his influence at both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Voting closes in a week and the ceremony takes place in London on October 26.
Javi·5 min read
The Brazilian forward hit a perfect hat-trick against Sevilla and now has 12 goals in the first seven LaLiga rounds, one more than Leo Messi's best start. Four goals against Getafe would match Cristiano Ronaldo's 16 after eight matchdays.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Ousmane Dembélé has revealed who he believes should win the next Ballon d'Or. The French winger did not hesitate to point to his PSG teammate Kvicha Kvaratskhelia as the best footballer of the season. The Georgian, for his part, returned the compliment and also backed the Frenchman.
varela·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé heads into Real Madrid's visit to Atletico with more than three points on the line. The derby at the Metropolitano offers the French star a prime stage to strengthen his Ballon d'Or candidacy just over a week before voting closes. He arrives in superb form, but still has unfinished business with Atletico and is chasing Cristiano Ronaldo's club record for the fastest 100 goals.
Natilla·5 min read
Harry Kane smashed a 49-year-old record held by Dieter Müller, reaching 100 Bundesliga goals in only 98 matches. The England captain scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 thrashing of Union Berlin, a result that lifted the Bavarians back to the top of the table. Michael Olise added a hat-trick in a stunning attacking display.
varela·5 min read
The Bayern Munich striker scored a brace against Union Berlin and shattered a league record that had stood since 1977. Kane reached the century mark far faster than Dieter Müller, the previous holder of the benchmark in German football.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Como midfielder Luis Milla weighed in on the Ballon d'Or race during a Spanish radio appearance. The former Spain international picked Lamine Yamal as his winner, highlighted Fabián Ruiz's consistency, and admitted he thoroughly enjoys watching Raphinha play, even though the Brazilian is not among the candidates for the October 26 ceremony in London.
Natilla·4 min read
Harry Kane welcomed this outlet at the Allianz Arena just before midnight to reflect on a historic season with Bayern Munich and the England national team. The 32-year-old scored 73 goals in 65 matches, the second-highest single-season total ever recorded, and discussed his candidacy for a Ballon d'Or that will be handed out in London.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read