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October 31, 2023 Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmatí Cart Home 2023 Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmatí Cart Home 2023 Ballon d’Or

Legendary Argentine star, Lionel Messi has been named the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner, making him the record breaking winner of  the award as the best football player of the season for a record-extending eighth time. The 36-year-old Argentine forward led his country to their first World Cup title since 1986, claiming the Golden Ball award at the tournament in Qatar. He also won the French title with Paris Saint-Germain before moving to Inter Miami in the summer. In August, he helped his new team to their first ever title as they clinched the Leagues Cup. Meanwhile, Aitana Bonmatí won the 2023 Ballon d’Or Féminin award, succeeding her Barcelona and international teammate Alexia Putellas, who won the prize in 2021 and 2022. The 25-year-old Spanish midfielder led Spain to their maiden Women’s World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand, winning the Golden Ball award at the tournament. She also helped her club to win La Liga and a second Champions League title, earning her the UEFA Player of the Season award in August. Messi and Bonmatí were presented with their awards at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday (30 October). Nigerian strikers Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala were nominated for 2023 edition where they finished 8th and 20th respectively. The Ballon d’Or is one of the most prestigious awards in football.
July 20, 2023 Ferns of New Zealand Open FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup with a Win Over Norway

Ferns of New Zealand Open FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup with a Win Over Norway

The 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup Co-hosts; New Zealand opened the showpiece in blistering form to secure a 1-nil victory over Norway, their first at this stage.

On a memorable night in Auckland, the Football Ferns produced a huge upset after Hannah Wilkinson swept home Jacqui Hand’s cross in front of an ecstatic crowd of 42,137 at Eden Park – a record for a football match in New Zealand.

Even Ria Percival’s 89th-minute missed penalty, after a handball by Tuva Hansen, failed to dampen the celebrations.

Fans turned up in their numbers to cheer their side who had failed to win any of their previous 15 World Cup games.

They were rewarded when Wilkinson broke the deadlock in the 48th minute to spark joyous scenes in the stands.

Norway, the 1995 world champions, should have equalised soon after Wilkinson’s goal but Arsenal’s Frida Maanum poked a glorious chance wide.

New Zealand went toe to toe with their opponents and it required a diving save Aurora Mikalsen by to prevent Ali Riley from doubling the lead.

There was a minute’s silence before kick-off for the Victims of a deadly shooting in Auckland earlier on Thursday.

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December 30, 2022 Football Legend Pele Dies at 82

Football Legend Pele Dies at 82

The only football player ever to win 3 FIFA World Cups, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento and poplularly known as Pele, has died in his home country of Brazil. Pele died at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo following a protracted battle with cancer at the age of 82. Pele, Brazil’s joint all-time top scorer with 77 goals in 92 appearances, became an icon of the game after winning the World Cup in 1958 as a 17-year-old, netting twice in the final to defeat the hosts; Sweden. Three days of mourning for Pele have been declared by the Brazilian government. He is set to be buried on Tuesday and Wednesday, 2nd and 3rd  January 2023. Pele scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games for club and country during his entire career, ended his playing days at New York Cosmos and retired from football in 1977.
November 22, 2022 Qatar 2022 World Cup: Teams Score 14 goals in 2 Days of Action

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Teams Score 14 goals in 2 Days of Action

The FIFA 2022 World cup is well underway in the oil rich nation of Qatar and the entire world is following keenly. The Hosts; Qatar were defeated by Ecuador in the opening encounter to set the tone, while England opened the floodgates by putting 6 goals past Iran who could only reply with 2 of theirs. Africa’s hope; Senegal conceded 2 late goals in the hands of Netherlands. The First draw of the tournament was witnessed between Wales and The USA as they shared the spoils in their group B encounter.

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