![Soccer - Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world Soccer - Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698712175_tbBallondOr.jpg)
Soccer - Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world
Lionel Messi has now finished among the top three a record 14 times in total, finishing runner-up on five occasions.
Tue Oct 31 2023
![Mbappe edges his friend Hakimi to follow up on World Cup promise Mbappe edges his friend Hakimi to follow up on World Cup promise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671063694_TBKylianMbappe.jpg)
Mbappe edges his friend Hakimi to follow up on World Cup promise
Mbappe called Hakimi the best right-back in the world, Hakimi returned the compliment saying: "Mbappe is one of the best players in the world, and my friend."
Wed Dec 14 2022
!['You can't underestimate the best player in the world' - Ronaldo's partner slams Portugal boss Santos 'You can't underestimate the best player in the world' - Ronaldo's partner slams Portugal boss Santos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670719187_CristianoRonaldo.jpg)
'You can't underestimate the best player in the world' - Ronaldo's partner slams Portugal boss Santos
Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez has criticised Portugal coach Fernando Santos' tactics as the nation suffered a shock World Cup elimination against Morocco.
Sun Dec 11 2022
![Soccer - Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world Soccer - Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666060975_TBmashupxjp.jpg)
Soccer - Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world
Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world.
Tue Oct 18 2022
![Ajax - What remains of the team that took Champions League by storm? Ajax - What remains of the team that took Champions League by storm?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603163264_SPORTS.jpg)
Ajax - What remains of the team that took Champions League by storm?
The Dutch side wowed Europe on that run to the last four before their best players were unsurprisingly picked off by wealthier clubs.
Tue Oct 20 2020
![Nicol David Ready For Her Last Boast Nicol David Ready For Her Last Boast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/71574124217_awani-review.jpg)
Nicol David Ready For Her Last Boast
Squash took a frail Malaysian lass from Bukit Dumbar in Penang all the way to Squash City in Amsterdam. That journey saw Nicol Ann David climb all the way to become the Worlds Best Player.
Thu Apr 11 2019
![Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world's best player Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world's best player](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508803901_TheBestFIFAFootba.jpg)
Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world's best player
The four-time Ballon d'Or winner won a La Liga and Champions League double with the Madrid club this year, striking twice against Juventus in the European Cup final.
Tue Oct 24 2017
![Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar named as best FIFA player finalists Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar named as best FIFA player finalists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51506137805_Football.jpg)
Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar named as best FIFA player finalists
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar were Friday named as the finalists for the Best FIFA Men's Player award.
Sat Sep 23 2017
![Misbun, Chong Wei will collaborate to produce best players Misbun, Chong Wei will collaborate to produce best players](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71496927284_MisbunSidek.jpg)
Misbun, Chong Wei will collaborate to produce best players
Badminton singles national head coach Datuk Misbun Sidek and national champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei will collaborate in producing the country's best players.
Fri Jun 30 2017
![Ronaldo unlikely to seek further glory in coaching Ronaldo unlikely to seek further glory in coaching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478138921_CristianoRonaldo.jpg)
Ronaldo unlikely to seek further glory in coaching
Cristiano Ronaldo says he cannot envisage moving into coaching after bringing his glittering career as a player to an end.
Wed Jan 11 2017
![Football: Ronaldo, Santos honoured at Globe Soccer Awards Football: Ronaldo, Santos honoured at Globe Soccer Awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81482902748_DubaiGlobeSoccer.jpg)
Football: Ronaldo, Santos honoured at Globe Soccer Awards
Ronaldo claimed the best player award after helping his country land their first major title at this year's European Championship and firing Real to a record 11th European Cup triumph.
Wed Dec 28 2016
![Football: Ronaldo crowned UEFA Best Player in Europ Football: Ronaldo crowned UEFA Best Player in Europ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41472230610_CristianoRonaldo.jpg)
Football: Ronaldo crowned UEFA Best Player in Europ
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award on Thursday after winning both last season's Champions League and Euro 2016 with Portugal.
Fri Aug 26 2016
![Football: Antoine Griezmann named best player of Euro 2016 Football: Antoine Griezmann named best player of Euro 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61467926165_FranceIreland.jpg)
Football: Antoine Griezmann named best player of Euro 2016
UEFA on Monday named French forward and tournament top scorer Antoine Griezmann as the best player of Euro 2016.
Mon Jul 11 2016
![Messi not among best in history – Bilardo Messi not among best in history – Bilardo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/lionel-messi-cropped_c29kthc14dk81d6hwcuuwnwrn.jpg)
Messi not among best in history – Bilardo
Argentina's World Cup-winning former boss Carlos Bilardo says Lionel Messi is one of the best in the world now – but not of all time.
Sat Mar 12 2016
![Neymar will become the best in the world - Etoo Neymar will become the best in the world - Etoo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/neymar-cropped_16awt96z1hqry1pv30agybr9sm.jpg)
Neymar will become the best in the world - Etoo
If Neymar works hard he will soon be the best player in the world, says former Barcelona and Real Madrid forward Samuel Eto'o.
Fri Dec 25 2015