Manchester City finds itself in unprecedented turmoil, with relegation-level form showing little sign of improvement. Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa places the reigning champions joint-bottom of the form table over the past eight matches, alongside Southampton. Both teams have managed just four points during this dismal run, each securing a solitary win, one draw, … Read more
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman, who were initially nominated for the prestigious 2024 FIFPRO World XI, have missed out on the final shortlist. The FIFPRO World XI is one of football’s most celebrated honours, designed to recognize the best starting XI of the world’s top-performing players over the past year. Unlike the … Read more
Pep Guardiola has revealed that he has requested the Manchester City hierarchy to give him the opportunity to turn the club’s form around, but has also stated that he will step down if he is unable to do so. Guardiola is currently facing the toughest spell of his managerial career, with City suffering five consecutive … Read more
Manchester City’s Rodri and Erling Haaland are the Premier League’s sole representatives in the Best Male Player category at the 2024 FIFA Best Awards. Their nominations come after City’s historic achievement of securing four consecutive English top-flight league titles. Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham also features among the 11 nominees, with the list … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has sparked debate in the football world with his recent comments about Cristiano Ronaldo, suggesting the Portuguese icon lacks the natural talent of Lionel Messi. Speaking on the Spanish television program El Hormiguero on Wednesday, Rodri, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, weighed in on the long-standing GOAT (Greatest of … Read more
Brazilian journalists and politicians have voiced criticism over Rodri’s selection as the Ballon d’Or winner ahead of Vinicius Junior. Vinicius, the 24-year-old forward for Brazil, was Real Madrid’s top scorer last season, helping secure their Champions League and La Liga titles. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri contributed to Spain’s Euro 2024 victory in July … Read more
Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior responded to his second-place finish in the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or race with a determined message on social media. Posting on X, Vinicius wrote, “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not ready,” a statement that quickly went viral. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Real Madrid were named Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday, but they declined to attend after learning forward Vinicius Junior would not receive the top honour for best men’s player, which went to Manchester City’s Rodri. The European champions reportedly stated they would not attend a ceremony “where … Read more
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has claimed his first Ballon d’Or, awarded to the year’s best footballer, following a standout season for both club and country. The 28-year-old, who lost only one game last season across all competitions, received the honor in Paris after leading Spain to victory in Euro 2024 this past July. … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a severe knee injury, delivering a significant setback to the club’s pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title. City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that the Spain international, who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during last week’s … Read more
Manchester City have confirmed that Spanish midfielder Rodri sustained a knee ligament injury during Sunday’s match against Arsenal. Rodri was forced off in the 21st minute after twisting his knee in a collision with Arsenal’s Thomas Partey during a corner. While no official timeline for his recovery has been provided, Pep Guardiola indicated after City’s … Read more
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