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So they gave the 2025 Ballon d’Or to Dembélé. Yamal came 2nd. Vitinha 3rd. And somehow Mohamed Salah came up 4th.

Let’s be honest, Salah was the most consistent player last season.
Big games? He delivered. League grind? He delivered. Champions League nights? He delivered. Yet, voters decided to pick club medals over consistency and individual effort. Salah is a complete player for crying out loud!

Dembélé had a fine season for PSG, no doubt. But does it really top Salah carrying Liverpool week in, week out? Yamal is a teenager with magic in his boots, but did his individual effort carry his team fully? Was he more decisive across the year than Salah? Vitinha in top 3 ahead of Mo is just wild. Like so wild my head dey burst.

I guess the Ballon d’Or is no longer a true determinant of who is crowned the best footballer in the world. Subjectively anyway.

Cole Palmer in 8th? Sigh… well, I'd say he deserves it, though as a Chelsea fan, I think Donnarumma should have topped him.

The Official Top 10 standing is thus :

1. Dembélé
2. Yamal
3. Vitinha
4. Salah
5. Raphinha
6. Hakimi
7. Mbappé
8. Palmer
9. Donnarumma
10. Nuno Mendes

Meanwhile, own your game outcomes and win big with the new MSport Super O/U feature. MSport Super Over or Under puts you in charge from kickoff to cash out. Your game your rules, if you change your mind, adjust predict and then win.

Plainly speaking, Salah deserved better. He was robbed. Let’s hope this season proves it beyond every reasonable doubt for the voters.
What do you think? Is the Dembélé crown deserving? I dare say a Yamal win would have been bearable for me… but yeah, let me hear your thoughts.

JohnBabatunde14:
So they gave the 2025 Ballon d’Or to Dembélé. Yamal came 2nd. Vitinha 3rd. And somehow Mohamed Salah came up 4th.

Let’s be honest, Salah was the most consistent player last season.
Big games? He delivered. League grind? He delivered. Champions League nights? He delivered. Yet, voters decided to pick club medals over consistency and individual effort. Salah is a complete player for crying out loud!

Dembélé had a fine season for PSG, no doubt. But does it really top Salah carrying Liverpool week in, week out? Yamal is a teenager with magic in his boots, but did his individual effort carry his team fully? Was he more decisive across the year than Salah? Vitinha in top 3 ahead of Mo is just wild. Like so wild my head dey burst.

I guess the Ballon d’Or is no longer a true determinant of who is crowned the best footballer in the world. Subjectively anyway.

Cole Palmer in 8th? Sigh… well, I'd say he deserves it, though as a Chelsea fan, I think Donnarumma should have topped him.

The Official Top 10 standing is thus :

1. Dembélé
2. Yamal
3. Vitinha
4. Salah
5. Raphinha
6. Hakimi
7. Mbappé
8. Palmer
9. Donnarumma
10. Nuno Mendes

Meanwhile, own your game outcomes and win big with the new MSport Super O/U feature. MSport Super Over or Under puts you in charge from kickoff to cash out. Your game your rules, if you change your mind, adjust predict and then win.

Plainly speaking, Salah deserved better. He was robbed. Let’s hope this season proves it beyond every reasonable doubt for the voters.
What do you think? Is the Dembélé crown deserving? I dare say a Yamal win would have been bearable for me… but yeah, let me hear your thoughts.

This Weekend’s Premier League Heat — Matches to Watch

Brentford vs Manchester United
Brentford at home is always tricky, but history leans red — United have taken 4 of the last 5 meetings. Form? Shaky. But if Bruno shows up, they’ll edge it. Brentford will sting, but United should just about hold.

Chelsea vs Brighton
This fixture is pure chaos. Brighton humbled Chelsea last season and don’t fear Stamford Bridge. Chelsea remain inconsistent — one week sharp, the next week flat. With palmer off for the next 5 games I don't know if Chelsea can snatch it. If not, Brighton’s midfield will dance.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
Selhurst Park has upset vibes, but Liverpool’s attack is breathing fire. Palace haven’t beaten them in 10 straight games. Now add Isak in red? Sorry, but anyone facing Klopp’s side right now is in trouble. Palace will collect, FA Cup crown or not.

Leeds United vs Bournemouth
Leeds can make Elland Road roar, but Bournemouth love spoiling mid-table parties. It’s a tight call — home advantage gives Leeds the edge, but don’t sleep on Bournemouth’s counter threat.

Manchester City vs Burnley
Teacher vs student again. Kompany knows Pep’s system, but it hasn’t saved him — City have battered Burnley 8 straight times. Haaland doesn’t take pity, so expect another Etihad masterclass.

Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland
Forest at home is rugged. Sunderland are still adjusting after promotion, and Forest’s physicality should overwhelm them. Bank on Forest to take this one.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolves
Spurs under Ange-ball are pure vibes. Wolves love a giant-kill, but Son and Maddison at home? That’s trouble. Expect goals and Spurs to shine.

Predict and rule your weekend games with these fire fixtures on MSport. Try out the brand-new Super Over/Under (Super O/U) feature, boost your odds, and chase those big wins.
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