France Football creates keeper award named after former Soviet keeper Lev Yashin
Yashin, who played for the Soviet Union from 1954-67, is the only keeper to have won the Ballon d’Or award, in 1963.
Sep 19, 2019, 19:36 PM IST
Ballon d'Or 2018: Ronaldo, Bale and Aguero amongst 10 nominees revealed
The remaining 20 footballers are expected to be declared soon by France Football, the organisers of the event.
Oct 08, 2018, 17:46 PM IST
US goalie Hope Solo accuses former FIFA president Sepp Blatter of grabbing her
Solo was present on the stage alongside Blatter to present the FIFA Women’s World Player of The Year award to her USA teammate Abby Wambach.
Nov 11, 2017, 15:08 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo sells Ballon d’Or for £600,000 at charity auction
According to reports on Marca, the trophy is actually a replica of his 2013 Balon d'Or. The real one is still present in his personal museum in Madeira.
Oct 05, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
