LAGOS APRIL 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Karim Benzema hit a hat-trick for Real Madrid as the champions thrashed Almeria 4-2 to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to eight points on Saturday. The French striker climbed to 17 goals in La Liga this season, one behind Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, the division’s top scorer. Benzema netted his…
LAGOS JANUARY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Fresh from their brilliant performances at the World Cup, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the nominees for FIFA’s The Best award for last year, world football’s governing body announced on Thursday. Messi, who has won the prize once before, captained Argentina to victory in Qatar, a career-defining triumph that has…
LAGOS OCTOBER 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Kylian Mbappé helped France win the World Cup four years ago, becoming a superstar in the process. This time, the tournament could serve as a welcome escape from the pressures of Paris Saint-Germain, and also a chance to play in his favorite position. For Karim Benzema, it’s an opportunity to showcase the…
LAGOS OCTOBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Real Madrid’s France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d’Or award for the best men’s player in the world on Monday, while Barcelona’s Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for a second time. Benzema, who played a pivotal role in Real’s run to the Champions League title last season,…