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Ballon d’ Or: Messi Names Players He Will Vote For

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4 years ago

October 8, 2021

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, has named the two players he would vote for in this year’s Ballon d’ Or.

Speaking to France Football, Messi confirmed his plans to put forth the names of his Paris Saint-Germain teammates Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

The Argentine captain also hinted that he is also taking into consideration the efforts of both Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski and Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema this year.

“In my team (PSG), there are two that I will easily vote for – Ney and Kylian,” Messi said.

“And then, Robert Lewandowski, who has had a great year. There is also Karim Benzema, who was excellent.’

“We know that titles are important, too.”

Meanwhile, Messi, Neymar, Mbappe, Lewandowski and Benzema were all shortlisted in the 30-man nominees for the Ballon d’ Or this year on Friday.

The winner for this year’s Ballon d’ Or will be announced on November 29

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Players Refuse To Travel For Algeria Game Over Bonuses

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January 7, 2026

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Super Eagles players and coaches have refused to travel to Marrakech due to unpaid bonuses.

This was revealed by BBC Africa journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji, who is in Morocco.

Nigeria are billed to take on Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday evening.

But it is understood they have not paid their bonuses for the four matches they have played.

Eric Chelle’s men beat Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda in the group fixtures, before they thrashed Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16.

They have taken the decision not to travel or train anymore until the bonuses issue is resolved.

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AFCON: Osimhen Threatens To Dump Super Eagles, Return To Galatasaray

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January 6, 2026

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, reportedly threatened to quit the national team and return to Turkey.

According to Arise News, Osimhen was left fuming following his altercation with Ademola Lookman during the 4-0 win over Mozambique at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Having scored a brace thanks to assists from Lookman, the 27-year-old lashed out at his team-mate for failing to pass to him in the 64th minute.

Osimhen then beckoned on the bench asking to be taken off, before he was replaced by Moses Simon.

At full time, Osimhen stormed out of the stadium and dropped his accreditation card, insisting he was “done” with the national team and wanted to fly back to Turkey.

He was then pacified by senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.