Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

IMAGE: Vinicius Junior reacts after missing a chance against FC Barcelona in the LaLiga. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters   For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear......

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

IMAGE: Lionel Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup title in Qatar on December 18, 2022. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards......

Serie A: Napoli hold off Balotelli's Brescia to earn narrow win

IMAGE: Brescia's Mario Balotelli celebrates with Daniele Dessena after scoring their first goal against Napoli during their Serie A match at Stadio San Paolo in Naples, Italy, on Sunday.......

Football Focus: Lazio fined for Balotelli insult

IMAGE: Lazio fans racially insulted Brescia forward Mario Balotelli during Sunday's Serie A match. Photograph: Daniele Mascolo/Reuters Serie A club Lazio have been fined 20,000 euros ($22,238)......

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

IMAGE: Brescia's Mario Balotelli reacts. Photograph: Daniele Mascolo/Reuters Italian striker Mario Balotelli has hit back at Hellas Verona fans who allegedly insulted him with monkey noises during......