In one of the most shocking football matches of the season, Manchester City suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham at Etihad Stadium. The Blues' hopes of bouncing back after four consecutive losses were crushed by James Maddison's brace and goals from Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min. The defeat marked Manchester City's first home loss in over two years, leaving manager Pep Guardiola with a lot to ponder. Relive all the highlights of this thrilling game in our live blog, including Rodri's Ballon d'Or parade.
There was chaos at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony as Real Madrid boycotted the event over Vinicius Jr not being named the winner. However, final tallies show that Rodri beat out Vinicius Jr by just 41 votes. Despite his injury, Rodri was ecstatic to receive the award and stated the importance of knowing how to win and lose. Meanwhile, the NBA saw injury drama of its own as Memphis Grizzlies' star suffered a strained hip.
Manchester City's Rodri took home the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for 2024, edging out Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham. However, tensions were high as Real Madrid decided to boycott the event after learning that Vinicius Jr would not receive the award. Despite this, Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal showed true sportsmanship by being the first to congratulate Rodri on his win, despite being unable to attend due to a season-ending injury.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has expressed his disappointment on finishing second in the voting for the Ballon d'Or award, which was won by Manchester City's Rodri. Real Madrid also won the award for club of the year and Carlo Ancelotti was named the best coach. Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane shared the Gerd Muller Trophy for best goalscorer, after scoring 52 goals each in the previous season.
Real Madrid's Brazilian player Vinícius Júnior has been garnering attention for his impressive performances on the field, leading many to believe he will take home the Ballon d'Or award next week. After scoring a hat-trick in a recent Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund, Vini Jr. has solidified his position as a rising star in the world of football. His skills and abilities are setting the bar high for other young players, such as Kylian Mbappé, proving that the Messi-Ronaldo era may finally be coming to an end.
After his impressive performances in the LaLiga and Champions League, Vinicius Junior is a top contender for this year's Ballon d'Or. However, the young Brazilian winger has recently changed his mind on the age-old debate of who is the greatest player of all time between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite being heavily linked to Barcelona, Vinicius chose Messi over Ronaldo in a 2017 interview with Flamengo's social media team. But with his recent form, it's unclear if he still holds that belief.
In an interview with Daily Star, former Manchester United player and Ballon d’Or winner Michael Owen revealed that his former teammate Nani had the potential to reach the same heights as Cristiano Ronaldo. Owen, who played for multiple top clubs, believes that Nani and other talented players have never reached their full potential despite having incredible talent. This interview highlights the challenges and pressures faced by football players and showcases the importance of making the most of one's talents.
In a spirited display on Tuesday, Steve Clarke's men held Euro 2016 winners Portugal to a 0-0 draw at Hampden Park. However, the match was not without its fair share of drama. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the back of the net and was visibly frustrated throughout the game. To add insult to injury, former Celtic man Charlie Mulgrew, who was commentating on the match, trolled Ronaldo by joking about a hole in his boot and comparing him to starting a motorbike.
As Madrid prepares to take on Lille in the Champions League, Vinicius Jr is determined to make a lasting impression on the world stage. With teammate Kylian Mbappe sidelined due to injury, the young forward has taken on the role of Madrid's key attacking influence. Despite initial concerns about how the pair would fit together, coach Ancelotti seems confident that Vinicius Jr has what it takes to be crowned the world's best player.
With star teammate Kylian Mbappe injured, Vinicius Junior is ready to take the reins as Real Madrid's key attacking influence. The team is unbeaten in their last 14 Champions League matches and is aiming for a win against Lille. Despite Mbappe's likely absence, manager Carlo Ancelotti believes that Vinicius Junior has a strong chance of earning the prestigious Ballon d'Or award based on his performances in last year's Champions League.