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Ballon d’Or 2023 results released in full

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The full list of votes for the 2023 Ballon d’Or have been released to the public by France Football.

Lionel Messi took home this year’s award on Monday night following a ceremony in Paris, becoming the first player to ever win the Ballon d’Or on eight occasions.

He fought off the challenge of Erling Haaland, who scored a staggering 52 goals on Manchester City’s way to the treble last season.

The Ballon d’Or is voted on by 100 journalists from FIFA’s top 100 ranked nations. They select five players, with first place receiving six points, second receiving four, third taking three, fourth gaining two and fifth accumulating one.

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Voting selections have now been released in full, revealing that Messi finished ahead of Haaland by 105 points, racking up 462 in total.

This represents Messi’s largest margin of victory since the Ballon d’Or fell back under France Football’s sole jurisdiction in 2016 after splitting with UEFA – he won by a mere seven points from Virgil van Dijk in 2019 and recorded 33 points ahead of Robert Lewandowski in 2021.

The result was hardly a landslide however, particularly when compared to Karim Benzema’s triumph in 2022 when he accumulated 549 points and second-placed Sadio Mane finished with only 193.

Messi received first-placed votes from 65 journalists, with Haaland finishing first on 20 ballots. The other players to receive the full six points were Kylian Mbappe and Bernardo Silva.

Of the 30 finalists for the award, only five failed to gain any points in voting whatsoever – Jamal Musiala, Nicolo Barella, Randal Kolo Muani, Martin Odegaard and Ruben Dias.

Ballon d’Or 2023 full results

Rank Player Nationality Club Points
1 Lionel Messi Argentina PSG/Inter Miami 462
2 Erling Haaland Norway Man City 357
3 Kylian Mbappe France PSG 270
4 Kevin De Bruyne Belgium Man City 100
5 Rodri Spain Man City 57
6 Vinicius Junior Brazil Real Madrid 49
7 Julian Alvarez Argentina Man City 28
8 Victor Osimhen Nigeria Napoli 24
9 Bernardo Silva Portugal Man City 20
10 Luka Modric Croatia Real Madrid 19
11 Mohamed Salah Egypt Liverpool 13
12 Robert Lewandowski Poland Barcelona 12
13 Yassine Bounou Morocco Sevilla/Al Hilal 10
14 Ilkay Gundogan Germany Man City/Barcelona 8
15 Emiliano Martinez Argentina Aston Villa 7
16 Karim Benzema France Real Madrid/Al Ittihad 6
17 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Georgia Napoli 6
18 Jude Bellingham England Borussia Dortmund/Real Madrid 5
19 Harry Kane England Tottenham/Bayern Munich 4
20 Lautaro Martinez Argentina Inter 4
21 Antoine Griezmann France Atletico Madrid 4
22 Kim Min-jae South Korea Napoli/Bayern Munich 3
23 Andre Onana Cameroon Inter/Man Utd 2
24 Bukayo Saka England Arsenal 1
25 Josko Gvardiol Croatia RB Leipzig/Man City 1
26 Jamal Musiala Germany Bayern Munich 0
27 Nicolo Barella Italy Inter 0
28 Randal Kolo Muani France Eintracht Frankfurt/PSG 0
29 Martin Odegaard Norway Arsenal 0
30 Ruben Dias Portugal Man City

 

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Harry Maguire Accepts Issac Adongo’s Apology: Anticipating a Reunion at Old Trafford

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In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has publicly acknowledged and accepted the apology extended by Member of Parliament Issac Adongo. The footballer, known for his composed demeanor on and off the field, responded gracefully to Adongo’s apology, hinting at a potential meeting at the iconic Old Trafford.

 

The apology stems from a previous incident where Adongo made comments that raised eyebrows among football enthusiasts and drew Maguire’s attention. Maguire, true to his reputation as a leader, chose not to escalate the situation but instead welcomed the MP’s apology with open arms.

 

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The conciliatory message was shared by Maguire on his social media platforms, where he stated, “Apology accepted, Issac Adongo. See you at Old Trafford soon.” The use of the word “soon” has sparked excitement and speculation among fans, who are now eagerly awaiting the prospect of Adongo’s presence at a Manchester United match.

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This unexpected reconciliation serves as a testament to Maguire’s professionalism and ability to handle criticism with maturity. Rather than engaging in a public feud, the England international chose the high road, fostering an atmosphere of understanding and respect.

 

The incident has also ignited discussions about the intersection of sports and politics. Maguire’s acceptance of the apology sends a positive message about the power of dialogue and reconciliation, even in situations where public figures may hold differing views.

 

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Hon. Isaac Adongo

 

As the anticipation builds for the promised meeting at Old Trafford, it raises questions about the potential impact of such encounters on the broader relationship between the sports and political spheres. Will this event prompt more conversations between athletes and politicians? Only time will tell.

For now, fans of Manchester United and followers of the saga are left to eagerly await the day when Harry Maguire and Issac Adongo share a moment at Old Trafford. The power of sports to bring people together, even those with differing opinions, continues to be a driving force for unity and understanding in our society.

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‘We conceded a poor goal’ – Ghana coach Chirs Hughton laments defensive lapse in defeat to Comoros

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Ghana coach Chris Hughton, did not mince words in his critique of his team’s performance following a 1-0 defeat to Comoros on Tuesday in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers.

The Black Stars missed a chance to go top of Group I as they were beaten in Moroni.

The pivotal moment in the match came in the 43rd minute when Myziane Maolida capitalised on a solo opportunity, receiving the ball from the midfield and scoring.

Hughton, speaking in the post-match analysis, expressed his displeasure at the defensive lapse that led to the decisive goal.

“I thought Ghana were the better team,” Hughton stated, emphasising his belief in the team’s overall performance. However, his frustration was palpable as he criticized the conceded goal, considering it a missed opportunity to maintain control of the game.

“We conceded what we regarded as a poor goal to concede, and we were not able to capitalize on the chances that we had,” Hughton remarked, underscoring the team’s inability to convert scoring opportunities.

As a result of the defeat, the Black Stars remain at three points after two rounds of games, while Comoros ascends to the top of the group with four points from two matches.

Looking forward, Ghana’s focus will shift to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for January 2024 in Ivory Coast. The team, under Hughton’s leadership, will aim to regroup and make a strong showing in the continental competition after the setback in the World Cup qualifiers.

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Chris Hughton bemoans missed opportunities as Ghana fall to Comoros in World Cup qualifiers

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Ghana coach Chris Hughton attributed the team’s defeat to Comoros in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers to a lack of sharpness in front of the goal.

The Black Stars suffered a setback on matchday two in Moroni on Tuesday, November 21.

Despite Hughton’s belief that Ghana was the superior team for a significant portion of the match, the inability to convert chances proved costly. In his post-match analysis, the Irish manager acknowledged Comoros for their victory but emphasized his team’s dominance throughout the 90 minutes.

“Congratulations to Comoros for the victory. In my opinion over the 90 minutes, we were the better team. I thought Ghana was the better team,” Hughton stated, highlighting his team’s overall performance. However, he expressed frustration over a conceded goal that he deemed avoidable and the team’s failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

“So this was not a game where Comoros won this game comfortably. Over the 90 minutes, we were the better team, but unfortunately, we were not able to put away the chances that we created,” Hughton lamented, emphasizing the significance of missed opportunities.

The defeat prevented the Black Stars from ascending to the top of Group I, leaving them with three points after two rounds of games played. With their focus now shifting to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for January 2024 in Ivory Coast, Hughton, and his team will aim to regroup and hone their finishing prowess to make a strong impact in the continental competition.

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