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Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe take top honours at Ballon d’Or 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2019 0

Lionel Messi set a new record for Ballon d’Or when he was awarded the trophy for the 6th time at an awards ceremony held in Paris recently. The Argentinian striker edged past Cristiano Ronaldo who was earlier tied with him at 5 wins. The Portuguese finished 3rd in the rankings, behind Virgil

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Megan Rapinoe wins Women’s Ballon d’Or

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2019 0

Megan Rapinoe wins Women’s Ballon d’Or, barely 4 months after winning the women’s award at the Best Fifa Football Awards in September. READ ALSO: Mauricio Pochettino opens door to Arsenal move Megan Rapinoe of the United States has won Women’s Ballon d’Or for 2019, with England’s Lucy Bronze the runner-up. Winger Rapinoe, 34,

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Megan Rapinoe wins Ballon d’Or2019 Feminin trophy

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2019 0

  Megan Rapinoe wins Ballon d’Or2019 Feminin trophy Lucy Bronze finishes in second, and Alex Morgan places third. The worthiest winner of the award, especially after her stunning 2019 in which she managed to win the World Cup with the USWNT as well as take a stand against the gender pay gap. “I’m so sad […]

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Megan Rapinoe wins FIFA women player award

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2019 0

Megan Rapinoe beat Alex Morgan and England’s Lucy Bronze to the women’s prize, with her USA coach Jill Ellis lifting the women’s coaching award. 34 year-old, Rapinoe was joint top scorer with six goals at the women’s World Cup and won the Golden Boot, also gaining the Golden Ball for the best player and becoming […]