Football: Blues’ Mason Mount just getting started after Ballon d’Or nomination
LONDON (AFP) – England and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount said on Monday (Oct 11) it was special to see his name included on the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or. But the 22-year-old insisted that he is just getting started, after a year in which he helped the Blues win the Champions League and England... » read more
Football: Not you again? Messi and Ronaldo in Ballon d’Or contention
PARIS (AFP) – Six-time winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time victor, were among the 30 names revealed on Friday (Oct 8) for the Ballon d’Or award. The serial favourites face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled... » read more