ballon d'or

Ben Foster on Van Dijk: “Best Defender That’s Ever Lived”

Ben Foster's Praise for Virgil van Dijk In the world of football, where legends are born and memories etched into the annals of history, one name has consistently shone bright - Virgil van Dijk. Former Premier League goalkeeper, Ben Foster, joins the chorus of admirers, boldly declaring the Liverpool skipper as "the best defender that...

The Scandal of Alisson’s Trophy Snub

An Oversight in the Yashin Trophy Shortlist The Quiet Guardian of Anfield Last season, Liverpool's Premier League journey witnessed its fair share of turbulence. Amidst this, Alisson, the Brazilian shot-stopper, found himself in the shadows, not for the reasons that once made him the talk of the town. However, it's crucial to remember that while there...

Could Virgil van Dijk Emulate Fabio Cannavaro & Win the Ballon d’Or?

In 2006 Fabio Cannavaro led his Italian national team to a marvellous World Cup victory in Germany. During that year the legendary centre back was also named Serie A player of the year (with Juventus), before claiming the La Liga title with Real Madrid in the 2006/07 campaign. This period solidified the former Napoli...

Liverpool’s seven Ballon d’Or contenders

The 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist was announced on Monday and it contains no less than seven Liverpool players following The Reds' Champions League success in June. Jurgen Klopp's side beat Spurs 2-1 in Madrid to win the club's sixth European Cup and the victory helped raise the profiles of many of the team's stars. The seven...