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2025 Ballon d’Or: Rio Ferdinand Names Player To Win Award

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has tipped Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah as a likely contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Salah has been one of the standout players for Liverpool this season.
The Egyptian international has scored 20 goals and provided 17 assists in 26 games across all competitions for the Premier League leaders.
The 32-year-old has been at Anfield since joining from AS Roma in the summer of 2017.
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In a video tweeted by Football on TNT Sports, Ferdinand made a few predictions, including one about the potential winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
When asked who he thinks will win the Ballon d’Or in 2025, the former England defender said: “Salah. He’s got a chance.”
Meanwhile, Manchester City midfielder Rodri is the current holder of the Ballon d’Or, having won it ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior in 2024.
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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro
Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.
The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.
The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.
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Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].
“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.
“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”
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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.
City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.
The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.
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Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.
He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.
“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”
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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies
Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.
Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.
Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.
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According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.
“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.
“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.
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“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.
“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”
Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.
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