For the first time in 21 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will not be in contention for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, as the iconic footballers were left out of the 30-man shortlist revealed by organisers on Wednesday.
The 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d'Or features several promising youn
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
