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Ronaldo chooses favourite to win 2023 Ballon d’Or award
Retired professional footballer, Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, better known as Ronaldo or Ronaldo Nazario, has picked Inter Miami star, Lionel Messi, as his favourite to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.
Naija Latest Gist understands that Messi, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, and Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Kylian Mbappe are among the favourites to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
Speaking, however, during an interview with TNT Sports, Ronaldo believes that Messi would win the award without any doubt after leading the Argentina national team to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
“The Ballon d’Or should go to him [Lionel Messi], without a doubt.
“What Messi did in the World Cup was special. It reminded me of the campaigns of Pelé and Maradona,” Ronaldo said during the interview.Naija Latest Gist reports that apart from winning the World Cup, Messi also clinched the French Super Cup and Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain before joining David Beckham’s club, Inter Miami.
Naija Latest Gist reports that apart from winning the World Cup, Messi also clinched the French Super Cup and Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain before joining David Beckham’s club, Inter Miami.
Recall also that the former Barcelona captain finished last season with 21 goals and 20 assists in 41 games across competitions for PSG before he left the Parisians for Inter Miami as a free agent in the summer.
French news magazine is expected to announce the 2023 Ballon d’Or award next week.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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