The dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has been used by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to justify Xavi and Iniesta’s inability to win the Ballon d’Or during their playing careers. Two of the greatest midfielders of their generation, Xavi and Iniesta, have won numerous trophies with Barça, two European Championships, and the FIFA…
Despite maintaining that Lionel Messi is the “best” player in the world, Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has announced Vinícius Júnior as this year’s Ballon d’Or winner. Martino thinks Júnior and Rodri, a midfielder for Manchester City, should both receive the honor. Júnior contributed 11 assists and 24 goals to Real Madrid’s La…
Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid, and Rodri of Manchester City are the top three contenders for the upcoming Ballon d’Or, according to Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí. According to Yahoo he said, “I think the Ballon d’Or is between Rodri, Carvajal and Vinicius,” Curbasi said according to Yahoo. “I would like Rodri to win…
The great Roberto Carlos of Real Madrid predicts that his compatriot Vinicius Junior will take home the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Carlos thinks Vinicius is composed and on the verge of becoming the world’s greatest football player. He said that although Vinicius had a fantastic season the previous year, Real Madrid is attempting to ease him…