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Khabib thinks two players deserved Ballon d’Or over Lionel Messi

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3 years ago

December 17, 2021

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes that either Robert Lewandowski or Karim Benzema, rather than Lionel Messi, deserved to win the Ballon d’Or this year.

The accolade was given to the Paris Saint-Germain talisman at the end of last month, ahead of Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho.

Lionel Messi

Messi has now won the award seven times, two more than his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now based in England.

Nurmagomedov, a retired MMA fighter, believes Lewandowski, a Polish striker, should have won the award, citing his incredible 120-goal haul over the last two years.

He noted that he would give the award to one if Lewandoski or Benzema, specifically naming Lewandoski, due to his performance in the last three years.

Despite the fact that many questioned his rating, Messi had another fantastic year for both club and country, helping Argentina win their first major trophy in a long time when they won the Copa America.

The brilliant Argentinian also helped his boyhood club Barcelona win the Copa del Rey for the second time.

After organizers France Football decided to cancel the award last year owing to the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, Messi retained his Ballon d’Or trophy, which was last awarded in 2019.

If the trophy had been given last year, Lewandowski would have won it after a fantastic year in which he scored 64 goals across all competitions.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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3 months ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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3 months ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”