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FIFA World Player of the Year – The Barcelona – Real Madrid Connection
Posted on 15 Nov, 2012, by Riven in FeaturedSimple rule to follow. If you want to win the FIFA World Player of the year award, which has now merged into the FIFA Ballon d’Or, you’re going to have Real Madrid or Barcelona on your resume, before or after winning it. More
Messi vs Ronaldo – Image More Important Than Skill
Posted on 9 Nov, 2012, by Peter in SoccerYou’ll never convince Cristiano Ronaldo that Lionel Messi is greater than him, rightfully so. To be the best you have to believe you’re the best, no matter the facts and numbers and the overall perception of most people on the planet who watch football. The Real Madrid star, tired of losing in the Ballon d’Or every year, is doing everything he can to win votes. More
Nominees for the 2012 Ballon d’Or
Posted on 30 Oct, 2012, by Peter in SoccerThe list for the nominees for the 2012 Ballon d’Or award were released by FIFA, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the obvious candidates to win this one, while Real Madrid beat Barcelona in terms of number of players on this list and no one really came close to Spain on the international front. More
Lionel Messi – Just Breaking Another Goal Scoring Record
Posted on 29 Oct, 2012, by Peter in SoccerSometimes, I don’t really understand how the Ballon d’Or for 2012 is even a question. Lionel Messi has won it three times in the past, and should win a fourth. When you’re about to break the record for goals in a calendar year, after already setting records for goals in the league, Champions League and an entire season, there shouldn’t be any debate. More
Real Madrid – The Conspiracy Against Iker Casillas
Posted on 19 Oct, 2012, by Peter in SoccerAccording to Raul Albiol, there’s some grand campaign and conspiracy by the Spanish media to prevent Iker Casillas from winning the Ballon d’Or, despite everything he’s done and won this year with the club and the national team. More
Jose Mourinho – The Campaign to Win Cristiano Ronaldo the Ballon d’Or
Posted on 12 Oct, 2012, by Riven in SoccerDon’t compare Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Jose Mourinho and his unbiased opinion, Messi is only the best in the world. Not enough for another Ballon d’Or trophy; not when Ronaldo is the best player in the universe. More
Andres Iniesta, European Footballer of the Year, Not Messi or Ronaldo
Posted on 30 Aug, 2012, by Peter in SoccerFor the first time since 2007, someone not called Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi wins the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, what was once the Ballon d’Or, won by Andres Iniesta of Barcelona for the 2011-2012 season. More
Cristiano Ronaldo – His MLS “Future” and the Ballon d’Or
Posted on 6 Aug, 2012, by Peter in SoccerFootballers like to please their hosts and interviewers if they ask them the right question, in the right way. When Cristiano Ronaldo has an interview in the United States while Real Madrid get rich off touring over there, of course he’s going to throw a hint or two regarding playing in the MLS, when the time comes. More
Messi & Ronaldo – The Quiet Summer
Posted on 23 Jul, 2012, by gerakis100 in FeaturedBetween transfer rumors and speculations, the two biggest names in the world of football and possibly global sports, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, are enjoying a rather quiet summer. Focusing only on their clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid, heading into another intriguing season that most likely will revolve around the real or imaginary rivalry between the two. More
Real Madrid & Cristiano Ronaldo Forever
Posted on 6 Jun, 2012, by Peter in SoccerWhen footballers pledge their everlasting loyalty to one club, it usually means it won’t last forever. But Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t everyone, and he didn’t back away from claiming he wants to spend the rest of his career with Real Madrid, although as you all know, nothing in this sport is a guarantee. More
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