For most NBA hopefuls today, the path seems common - play a one-off season in college, showcase potential and simply declare for the NBA draft. Put simply, the mindset for almost all modern-day ...

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The biggest names in soccer were back at Paris' Théâtre du Châtelet for the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony Monday. A handful of awards will be handed out, headlined by the men's and women's Ballons d'Or ...

Paris, France – E no be small matter oh! Ronaldinho, di legendary Brazilian footballer wey don chop many awards, go take center stage again on Monday night for Paris as him dey set to play big role ...

The 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees have been confirmed ahead of the ceremony on Monday night. Throughout the day, organisers France Football carried out a countdown of the top 30 nominees. Before the gala ...

Barcelona icon Ronaldinho will hand out the 2025 Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday night, with Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal emerging as the leading contenders for world football’s most prestigious ...

The football world is counting down to the Ballon d’Or 2025, the sport’s most prestigious individual award. From Champions League heroes to domestic league icons, this year’s field is stacked with ...

The stage is set for the 69th Ballon d’Or, and one thing is already almost certain: Brazilian legend Ronaldinho will present football’s most prestigious individual award on Monday night. Reports say ...