Golden Boy 2023 Candidates released with Musiala topping the list

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3 months ago

June 20, 2023

Golden Boy 2023 Candidates released with Musiala topping the list

The 2023 Golden Boy award candidates were recently announced by Tuttosport, unveiling the 100 players in contention for the prestigious accolade.

Established by the Italian newspaper in 2003, the award has gained collaboration with The Times in England and L’Equipe in France to recognize the best young player of the year.

According to the Golden Boy Index, Jamal Musiala emerged as the top-rated player among the young talents this season, closely followed by Jude Bellingham from Bayern Munich.

The Golden Boy Index relies on analysis and data to provide an accurate assessment of the season’s best young stars.

Past winners of the Golden Boy award include renowned names in football such as Anthony Martial, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, who have all claimed the prize in previous years.

The current favorites to win this year’s award are Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich, Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid, and Gavi from Barcelona.

These three talented youngsters have had exceptional seasons for their respective clubs and have also represented their nations in the 2022 World Cup.

Golden Boy Index 2023 Top 10

Jamal Musiala – Bayern Munich
Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
Pablo Gavi – Barcelona
Antonio Silva – SL Benfica
Balde Martinez – Barcelona
Xavi Simons – PSV
Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen
Benjamin Sesko – RB salzburg
Devyne Rensch – Ajax
Giorgio Scalvini – Atalanta

JUST IN: Man Utd confirm injury to Aaron Wan-Bissaka

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1 week ago

September 18, 2023

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JUST IN: Man Utd confirm injury to Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Manchester United has officially announced that Aaron Wan-Bissaka suffered a hamstring injury over the weekend.

In their statement, the club confirmed that:

“Aaron is set for a period on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during Saturday’s game against Brighton.”

Although the club’s statement mentions that the full-back will be sidelined for “several weeks,” The Athletic reports that he might be out for up to two months.

Wan-Bissaka had featured in all five Premier League games this season, and his absence will be felt by the team.

With Wan-Bissaka sidelined, Diogo Dalot is expected to step in as the starting right-back for Manchester United’s upcoming Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

EXPLAINED: How Madrid can afford Mbappe and Davies next summer without having to sell

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2 weeks ago

September 15, 2023

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EXPLAINED: How Madrid can afford Mbappe and Davies next summer without having to sell

Real Madrid‘s combined squad salary bill is currently €485 million, while La Liga’s wage limit for the club will be €727 million for the next season, according to COPE.

This surplus in the wage limit provides Real Madrid with the opportunity to spend significantly in the upcoming summer transfer window without the need to sell players.

The €242 million difference between the limit and the actual wage spending opens up possibilities for big signings, including players like Alphonso Davies and Kylian Mbappe.

While this surplus doesn’t guarantee that Real Madrid won’t sell any players or that specific targets like Davies and Mbappe will be signed, it does give the club financial flexibility to pursue top talent in the transfer market.

Ultimately, the decision on signings will depend on the club’s priorities and needs for the next season.

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Victor Osimhen, Lionel Messi leads nominees list for 2023 Best FIFA Football Award

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2 weeks ago

September 14, 2023

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Victor Osimhen, Lionel Messi leads nominees list for 2023 Best FIFA Football Award

The nominees for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award include Victor Osimhen, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, among others.

Manchester City dominates the list with six of their players, including Ederson in the goalkeepers’ category.

Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou are among the nominees for the men’s coach award.

In addition to the men’s awards, there are also nominations for women’s awards.

England’s Lionesses, who reached the final of the Women’s World Cup, have several players nominated, including Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James, Keira Walsh, and Mary Earps.

Sarina Wiegman and Emma Hayes are nominated for the women’s coach award.

The awards will be based on performances from December 19, 2022, to August 2023 for the men’s categories and from August 1, 2022, to August 20, 2023, for the women’s categories.

The winners will be decided by an international jury of coaches, captains, journalists, and fans.

The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nominees

Julián Álvarez (Argentina); Marcelo Brozović (Croatia); Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium); İlkay Gündoğan (Germany); Erling Haaland (Norway); Rodri (Spain); Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia); Kylian Mbappé (France); Lionel Messi (Argentina); Victor Osimhen (Nigeria); Declan Rice (England); Bernardo Silva (Portugal).

The Best FIFA Women’s Player Nominees

Aitana Bonmatí (Spain); Linda Caicedo (Colombia); Rachel Daly (England); Kadidiatou Diani (France); Caitlin Foord (Australia); Mary Fowler (Australia); Alex Greenwood (England); Jennifer Hermoso (Spain); Lindsey Horan (USA); Amanda Ilestedt (Sweden); Lauren James (England); Sam Kerr (Australia); Mapi León (Spain); Hinata Miyazawa (Japan); Salma Paralluelo (Spain); Keira Walsh (England).

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Nominees

Peter Gerhardsson (Sweden): Jonatan Giráldez (Spain); Tony Gustavsson (Sweden); Emma Hayes (England); Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands).

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Nominees

Pep Guardiola (Spain); Simone Inzaghi (Italy); Ange Postecoglou (Australia); Luciano Spalletti (Italy); Xavi (Spain).

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Nominees

Mackenzie Arnold (Australia); Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany); Catalina Coll (Spain); Mary Earps (England); Christiane Endler (Chile); Zećira Mušović (Sweden); Sandra Paños García-Villamil (Spain).