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What does it take to win the Ballon d'Or?
Winning the Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual award, is no small feat. It is a great idea to make many bets on 1xbet.ng/en, and here you can also wa...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 15:55hrs | 205 | by Edson Mapani/Simbarashe Sithole
Nakamba set to be named Zimbabwe Warriors team captain
Marvelous Nakamba, the England-based midfielder, is expected to be announced as the captain of the Zimbabwe senior men's football team in preparation for the team's upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualif...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Maradona vs. Messi: Who Is Better?
Debate rages over who's better between Maradona or Messi, both famed for their skills, number 10 jerseys, and left-footed play. Read our blog to find the answer. In the world of soccer, two...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 23 | by Staff Reporter
Musona dates Cristiano Ronaldo
FORMER Zimbabwe Warriors captain Knowledge Musona is set to finally compete against global football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo when his Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al Tai host Al Nassr on Tuesday ni...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
GOAT Messi wins Best Fifa men's player award
Argentina and Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi has been named men's player of the year at the 2022 Best Fifa Awards.The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner beat French forwards Kylian Mbappe an...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 21:51hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Pastor blasted over Messi
The United Family International Church (UFIC) pastor Michael Mahendere is being ridiculed on micro blogging Twitter after he predicted Argentina's star Lionel Messi crying after the World Cup final ye...Published: 19 Dec 2022 at 12:16hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or
Karim Benzema said he had become more ambitious with age as the Real Madrid and France striker won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, and dedicated his trophy "to the people".Benzema, who turns 35 in ...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for 7th time
Lionel Messi admitted winning the Copa America with Argentina might have been the determining factor in him claiming the men's Ballon d'Or prize for the seventh time after a turbulent year, as Spain's...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 07:37hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Have we Witnessed the Biggest Transfer Window in Recent Football History?
Messi to PSG. Ronaldo to Man United. The transfer window that we have just witnessed will be one of the most influential we will see in football. PSG's transfer window alone is enough to make any of t...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 08:56hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
Munetsi opens up on EPL move collapse
WARRIORS midfielder Marshal Munetsi has revealed the reason behind his failure to make a move to England's Premier League (EPL) despite reported interest from a couple of clubs.The 25-year-old...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Munetsi excited to be back
STAR midfielder Marshal Munetsi says he is happy to be back in the Warriors fold and expects to help his side get a "winning start" when they host South Africa in a World Cup opening qualifier at the ...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Controversial pipeline deal to balloon to US$4 billion
FRESH details on the controversial US$1.3 billion new pipeline project, whose implementation is being spearheaded by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's political and business cronies, have emerged showing...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Messi agrees Barca stay on reduced wages
Lionel Messi has agreed to stay at Barcelona on a deal until 2026 that includes reducing his wages to half of his previous earnings.The announcement is dependent on player departures that will...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 18:01hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Bosso at the same level with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns
FORMER Zimbabwe international, Robson Muchichwa, says Highlanders are an African football giant at the same level as Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. The ex-Kaizer Chiefs ...Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 05:46hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
African footballers of the year: Where are they now?
The continent of Africa has produced some fine footballers down the years, some of whom have gone on to become real world stars.That trend looks set to continue in the modern era too; just tak...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 09:55hrs | | by Staff Writer
Zanu-PF costs balloon
Zanu-PF's salary bill has increased substantially after a decision was made to accommodate bigwigs left out of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's lean Cabinet as full time party employees.Mnangagw...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 11:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Real Madrid announce Ronaldo transfer to Juventus
Real Madrid announced the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Italy's Juventus, with the Portuguese superstar saying the time had come "for a new stage" in his life."Today Real Madrid wants to gi...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 17:48hrs | 1 | by AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo wants out
Cristiano Ronaldo has informed several of his Real Madrid teammates he intends to quit the Champions League soccer title holders this summer, according to reports in Spain. The 33-year-old played a pr...Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 07:22hrs | 2 | by Metro.
Flying toilets at Harare flats
Residents of Matererini flats in Mbare have resorted to using "flying toilets" in the absence of a proper sewage system, The Standard can reveal.For years, the inhabitants of this flat, just l...Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prisons in sorry state
Civil rights activist Linda Masarira has bemoaned the state of the country's prisons and poor food provided to prisoners.She said the state of Zimbabwean prisons is so pathetic that if one is ...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 05:36hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
$400 000 debt chokes Zanu-PF MP
Chegutu West legislator Dexter Nduna's estate is facing sequestration after a bank claimed the legislator owed it close to $400 000 including interests for loans advanced to finance his family busines...Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 07:13hrs | | by Fidelis Munyoro
Soccer star eligibility conditions relaxed
The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League has relaxed conditions of eligibility for selection in the Soccer Stars of the Year award as well as the other finalists who make the calendar.League man...Published: 05 Jul 2016 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Costa Nhamoinesu considering a number of options
ZIMBABWE international defender Costa Nhamoinesu is considering a number of options, including extending his stay at Czech giants Sparta Prague, moving to Germany or Turkey, or returning to Africa for...Published: 23 Apr 2016 at 12:55hrs | | by Robson Sharuko
Man kills his friend in argument over Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
A MAN has been charged with murdering his friend after the two had argued over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo was the world's best footballer, police in India told AFP.Officers said...Published: 08 Mar 2016 at 05:26hrs | | by Agencies
Dog eat dog @ #NAMA2016
THE sturdy list of nominees for the 15th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) released last week will for the first time since 2002 genuinely put to test the aptitude of the arts board to ...Published: 07 Feb 2016 at 07:55hrs | | by Prince Mushawevato
How Zimbabweans voted in the Ballon D'or
WARRIORS' coach Callisto Pasuwa and veteran radio soccer commentator and television personality Charles Mabika both voted for Barcelona and Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi for the Ballon D'or, while ...Published: 13 Jan 2016 at 10:25hrs | 1 | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Lionel Messi wins 5th Ballon d'Or
Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi has won a record 5th Ballon d'Or, beating club teammate, Neymar and Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo to the coveted crown.Messi was handed the crown at ...Published: 11 Jan 2016 at 22:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Real Madrid superstar 'Ronaldo' looks to life after football
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is already looking towards life after football as he unveiled plans to invest over €37 million ($40m) in hotels bearing his "CR7" moniker in his native Portug...Published: 19 Dec 2015 at 09:02hrs | | by AFP
Who are the Soccer Stars?
CONTROVERSY and the Soccer Stars of the Year selection process are like Siamese twins.As a panel comprising journalists, club coaches and their captains get ready to meet in Harare tomorrow mo...Published: 29 Nov 2015 at 06:58hrs | | by Langton Nyakwenda & Ishemunyoro Chingwere
All-Time Greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Pelé join forces with Emirates for new campaign
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA, March 31, 2014: Emirates Airline, an Official FIFA Worldwide Partner, has announced that Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese captain and winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013, is its newest Gl...Published: 31 Mar 2014 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Gwindi banned from football for 5 years
LESLIE Gwindi will decide on his next course of action after being banned from football matters for five years on Tuesday night when he receives the judgment from the Zifa Disciplinary Committee....Published: 06 Feb 2014 at 10:03hrs | | by Sports reporter
Cristiano Ronaldo wins Fifa Ballon d'Or for the 2nd time
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, has beaten Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich to win the 2013 Fifa Ballon d'Or for the second time after a stellar year. ...Published: 13 Jan 2014 at 18:36hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Messi back for training after hamstring injury
26-year-old Argentina star, Lionel Messi on Thursday returned to Spain from Buenos Aires, to start training after a five-week absence with a hamstring injury.Messi reportedly went straight to...Published: 04 Jan 2014 at 10:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Messi praises rival Ronaldo
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi praised arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-scoring prowess in an interview published yesterday as speculation mounted that the Portuguese international could be picke...Published: 22 Nov 2013 at 03:08hrs | | by Reuters
Peter Ndlovu not one of greatest Africans in the EPL
We publish the list of Africa's best XI players who have plied their trade in the Premiership.The list was compiled by GMS sports website, which however has conspicously left out former Zimb...Published: 14 Jul 2013 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Sporte reporter
Barcelona to sign Neymar
Barcelona have secured a deal to sign Santos starlet Neymar for an estimated €28 million (£23.9m) on Saturday.The Brazil international will join Camp Nou on a five-year ...Published: 25 May 2013 at 17:35hrs | 9 | by Sports Reporter
Messi's life is to be made into a film
Lionel Messi's life is to be made into a film after a Los Angeles production company bought the rights to a biography of the Barcelona star.The film is set to focus on Messi's boyhood in Argen...Published: 10 May 2013 at 12:24hrs | | by BBC Sports
Zifa official sucked in Ballon d'Or saga
ZIFA Technical Director, Nelson Matongorere has denied FIFA reports that he masqueraded as a football player and voted as Warriors captain in the FIFA Ballon D’or voting process....Published: 08 Jan 2013 at 18:33hrs | | by Sports reporter
Fifa Ballon d'Or, does Messi deserve it?
So, readers of bulawayo24.com, what do YOU think? Does Messi deserve it? Should Ronaldo or Iniesta have won? What about the coaching award? Jose Mourinho complained at the time that he does far more ...Published: 07 Jan 2013 at 18:37hrs | | by Sports reporter
Messi wins fourth Ballon d'Or
Zurich - Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi won an unprecedented fourth Ballon d'Or at a FIFA gala here on Monday.The 25-year-old, who scored an all-time record 91 goals last year,...Published: 07 Jan 2013 at 20:01hrs | | by Sports reporter
Fifa Ballon d'Or LIVE! and its Messi again
It's one of the biggest days in the footballing calendar as we will find who is the world's best player and coach, and bulawayo24.com is here for every second of it....Published: 07 Jan 2013 at 18:22hrs | | by goal.com
Ronaldo claims to be better than Messi
Madrid - Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was "better than Messi" in an interview with American news channel CNN on Friday, before appearing to retract his claim."Yo...Published: 18 May 2012 at 15:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hooker's body balloons after taking breast-enlargement injection
A prostitute in a bid to get more clients by attracting them with her raunchy cleavage, got more than she had bargained for when a breast enlargement injection 'ballooned' her body parts. The ...Published: 14 Apr 2012 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Messi is the FIFA World Player of the Year
Zurich - Already judged one of football's all-time greats at just 24, Lionel Messi unsurprisingly extended his reign as the world's best player for a third year on Monday.The Barcelona and Arg...Published: 09 Jan 2012 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Spain slam FIFA over Messi win
Madrid - The Spanish media has lashed out at FIFA president Sepp Blatter after Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona team-mates Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez, who played for Spa...Published: 11 Jan 2011 at 18:58hrs | | by AFP
Messi named World Player of the Year again
Zurich – Argentina's Lionel Messi was named World Player of the Year for the second time in a row on Monday, surprisingly beating his Barcelona team mates Andres Iniesta and Xa...Published: 11 Jan 2011 at 11:32hrs | | by Reuters
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