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The Ballon d’Or is the pinnacle of individual achievement in soccer. A stellar season is crucial. Many legends go without winning the prestigious award, displaying the level of play needed to secure the golden trophy. Winning the award cements a player’s place in soccer history. Monday, Karim Benzema took this …

A golden ball shattered. Millions held their breath as their hearts sunk beneath the royal badge. The worst had happened. Karim Benzema, Real Madrid’s gilded nine, left the Champions League opener against Celtic in the 30th minute. Every half step from Benzema’s injured right leg put lightyears between Madrid and …

The reigning champions of the Africa Women Cup of Nations, Nigeria, is set to take on 12th ranked Norway. Given that, Both teams will look to join France at the top of Group A. The 2019 Women's World Cup kicks-off in Paris tonight. Here in Reims two teams are looking …