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Ballon d’Or: ‘He catches the eyes’ – French star snubs Dembele, names player to win award

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Paris FC midfielder, Ilan Kebbal, has picked Barcelona youngster, Lamine Yamal as the favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

He said it does not matter if Paris Saint-Germain winger, Ousmane Dembele wins the UEFA Champions League next week.

Dembele with his PSG side have a date with Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions final on Saturday at Munich while the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala will take place on September 22 at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Many pundits and fans alike believe that Dembele would win the Ballon if the French Ligue1 champions win the Champions League this season.

Ilan Kebbal pointed out that Yamal really catches his eyes.

He said, as quoted by Barca Times on X, “Ballon d’Or? For me, it’s Lamine Yamal. Even if Dembélé wins the UCL, it’s still Yamal, because he’s the one who gives us the most emotions when I watch a game. It’s not just about winning the UCL, Lamine’s the one who really catches your eye.”

The 17-year-old Spain international, Yamal has showed some quality beyond his age.

He helped Barcelona to 3 trophies this season, scoring 18 goals and making 25 assists in 54 games across competitions.

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

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January 30, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)

 

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EPL: Arsenal’s starting XI against Man Utd unveiled

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January 25, 2026

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Arsenal’s starting XI to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday evening has been unveiled.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted to start Gabriel Jesus ahead of Viktor Gyokeres to lead the Gunners’ attack against the Red Devils.

This comes after Jesus scored a brace against Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek.

The Brazilian will be assisted by Bukayo Saka and Leandro on the wings.

In midfield, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard return to join Martin Zubimendi.

Arsenal’s starting XI: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Jesus.

Substitutes:  Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Eze, Martinelli, Madueke, Gyokeres.

The kick-off time for the match is 5.30 pm.

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