Football
We will see, Griezmann coy on Ballon D’or
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann refused to be drawn on the Ballon d’Or, saying simply he would choose a French player as the winner.
Griezmann, 27, is among the contenders for the coveted individual honour, having won the Europa League with Atletico and World Cup with France this year.
But the star forward had little interest in discussing the prize after his side’s 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday.
“We will see [about the Ballon d’Or],” Griezmann said.
“I prefer to enjoy the game and my team-mates. The Ballon d’Or depends on votes, so we will see.”
Asked who he would choose, Griezmann responded: “A French player.”
Goals from Saul Niguez and Griezmann saw Atletico hand Dortmund their first defeat of the season.
Griezmann was pleased with his team’s success, saying: “We played our way, which has helped us win before. We trust in that style and in our coach.
“I think this was Borussia Dortmund’s first loss of the season, so we are proud it was against us.”
Atletico joined Dortmund on nine points in Group A, with the teams clear of Club Brugge (four) and Monaco (one).
-
Latest1 week agoUS Immigration fees rise from October 16 as USCIS announces new charges
-
Latest2 days agoIsrael marks 3 years since October 7 Hamas attack amid Gaza strikes, election debate
-
Business7 days agoNigeria’s $55bn reserves raise fresh questions over naira value
-
Health6 days agoFlorida sues Pfizer over deceptive COVID-19 vaccine marketing
-
Crime6 days agoFrom camp to captivity: How kidnappers now target NYSC Corps members on highways
-
Featured7 days ago2027: Can Nigeria’s opposition still unite behind a single presidential candidate?
-
Crime6 days agoFulani Militia leader linked to Christian killings arrested in Plateau
-
Energy2 days agoFuel Battle: Dangote, marketers and government clash over petrol imports


