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Manuel Neuer Named World’s Best Goalkeeper

The International Federation of Football History & Statistics has named Manuel Neuer the world’s best goalkeeper for the 4th year in a row.

The German footballer who won the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and German Supercup with Bayern this year joins Gianluigi Buffon on four wins.

Full list

1. Manuel Neuer (Germany/FC Bayern München) 156 points

2. Gianluigi Buffon (Italy/Juventus Torino FC) 91 points

3. Rui Patricio (Portugal/Sporting Portugal) 50 points

4. Claudio Bravo (Chile/FC Barcelona/Manchester City FC) 45 points

5. David De Gea (Spain/Manchester United FC)  37 points

6. Jan Oblak (Slovenia/Club Atletico de Madrid) 31 points

7. Hugo Lloris (France/Tottenham Hotspur FC)  29 points

8. Keylor Navas (Costa Rica/Real Madrid CF)  18 points

9. Thibaut Courtois (Belgium/Chelsea FC) 13 points

10. Denis Onyango (Uganda/Mamelodi Sundowns)  5 points

11. Petr Cech (Cech Republic/Arsenal London FC)  4 points

12. Samir Handanovic (Slovenia/FC Inter Milano) 2 points

13. Marc André Ter Stegen (Germany/FC Barcelona) 1 point

 

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"I'll show Messi who's boss". Manuel Neuer

Bayern Munich’s skipper, Manuel Neuer has vowed to stop Barcelona attacker, Lionel Messi when they meet in the Champions League semi-finals today.
The 2014 Ballon d’Or nominee believes he can replicate his performance at the World Cup in the game and silence the world best footballer. 
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He told L’Equipe, “I have a lot of respect for Messi and for everything that he has achieved. He is very humble. But it’s crucial to show authority when we meet on the pitch and show him who’s boss. I did the same in the World Cup final and this worked out pretty well.

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“We will be looking to do the same on Wednesday night. It is vital to obtain a position of dominance and instil respect. We have to make good use of our physical presence, our character and show a certain ruthlessness.”

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Although the German international foresees a tough game he’s confident his team will perform well.
“We know that we face a tough task, but I am confident we will get our chances.” He added.
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"Ballon d'Or is between Messi and Ronaldo. Third contenders shouldn't hold any hope".

Franck Ribery’s opinion is spot on. No one can agree less. Enigmas, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are making it difficult for others to scoop the prize. But the forward claims it is more of politics. And that is corroborated by Bayern Munich goalkeeper‎, Manuel Neuer’s failure to clinch the award for 2014

“I was really upset, but it’s the same every year. I don’t know
what I have to do to win this award anymore‎. Even becoming a world champion is apparently not enough. What can you do? In 2006, Fabio Cannavaro, a defender and world champion, won the Ballon d’Or. In the last two or three years, Neuer has been the best goalkeeper in the world. He has won titles with Bayern.

The winger continued.”In Brazil, he was the best goalkeeper and became a world champion. Obviously that wasn’t enough either. I just don’t get it.

“If another Bayern player is nominated, we should consider
whether it’s even worth going [to the gala]. For what? A photo
maybe? No! “It’s all politics for me, it’s not right. Each player must know that if Ronaldo and Messi are there, the third nominated player shouldn’t hold any hope.”


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"I regret voting for Cristiano Ronaldo" -Lewandowski

Polish footballer, Robert Lewandowski rues voting for 3-time World Best Footballer, ‎Cristiano Ronaldo to be crowned the Ballon d’Or winner.‎
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The Bayern Munich star told www.kicker.de he should have chosen ‎his teammate Manuel Neuer over the Real Madrid legend. His choices were; Cristiano Ronaldo, Manuel Neuer and Bastian ‎Schweinsteiger. He was also shocked to find out Neuer ‎didn’t come second.‎
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“It was a mistake on my part to have chosen Ronaldo. ‎I would clearly choose Neuer today if I had the chance ‎but I voted sometime in August. Today I would choose

differently. I’m very sorry for Manu.”

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He continued, “I am really surprised that he did not even come in second ‎and the big gap to Ronaldo also baffles me. Manuel is an‎ amazing goalkeeper and person.”
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2014 Ballon d'Or: Messi, Ronaldo, Neuer support fight against Ebola

The 2014‎ Ballon d’Or nominees; Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Manuel Neuer have all arrived at Zurich, Switzerland  for the event.
During a press conference today, the football heavyweights ‎held a banner to show their support for the eradication of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease which has ravaged the better part of West Africa.

Recall that Ronaldo is part of the ’11‎ Against Ebola” campaign team.
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Vincent Enyeama makes Top 10 goalkeepers in the World 2014 list.

It’s bursting at the seams for Nigeria international, Vincent Enyeama.‎ He’s been shortlisted for almost all major African awards.
The Lille goalie has just made the list of the top 10 goalk‎eepers in the world list. He’s occupying the 10th spot and interestingly he’s the only African on the list.

Top 10 goalkeepers in the World for 2014 (IFFHS).

(1) Manuel Neuer – Bayern Munich/Germany

(2) Thibaut Courtois – Chelsea/ Belgium 

(3) Keylor Navas- Real Madrid/ Costa Rica.

(4) Gianluigi Buffon- FC Torino/Italy 

(5) Claudio Bravo- FC Barcelona/Chile 

(6) Sergio Romero- Sampdoria Genua/Argentina 

(7) Guillermo Ochoa-Malaga/Mexico 

(8) Peter Cech- Chelsea/Czech Republic

(9) Hugo Lloris- Tottenham/ France

(10) Vincent Enyeama‎- Lille OSC/ Nigeria.
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Vincent Enyeama is the only Nigerian on Josimar's top 50 footballers in the world list.

Forget Nigeria’s shocking exit from AFCON 2015 qualifiers, we”ll continue to reiterate that veteran goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has had a really wonderful year both in his country home and club side.
The Super Eagles captain is the only Nigerian on Josimar, a Norwegian football journal’s top 50 players in the world 2014 list. He’s no 47 on the list. 2014 Ballon d’Or nominees; Cristiano Ronaldo, Manuel Neuer and Lionel Messi have unsurprisingly topped the list.
Top 50 footballers in the world.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
2. Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
3. Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
4. Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)
5. Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)
6. Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
7. Diego Costa (Chelsea)
8. Luis Suàrez (Barcelona)
9. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
10. Angel di Maria (Man United)
11. Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)
12. Javier Mascherano (Barcelona)
13. Neymar (Barcelona)
14. James Rodriguez (Real Madrid)
15. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
16. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
17. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
18. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
19. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
20. Paul Pogba (Juventus)
21. Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
22. Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)
23. Pablo Zabaleta (Man City)
24. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich)
25. Keylor Navas (Real Madrid)
26. Carlos Tevez (Juventus)
27. Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona)
28. David Alaba (Bayern Munich)
29. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
30. Sergio Aguero (Man City)
31. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
32. Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
33. Yaya Toure (Man City)
34. Arturo Vidal (Juventus)
35. Mario Götze (Bayern Munich)
36. Diego Godin (Atlético Madrid)
37. Edin Dzeko (Man City)
38. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
39. Hugo Lloris (Tottenham)
40. Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
41. Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus)
42. André Schürrle (Chelsea)
43. Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
44. David de Gea (Man United)
45. Radja Nainggolan (AS Roma)
46. Vincent Kompany (Man City)
47. Vincent Enyeama (Lille)
48. Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
49. Carlos Bacca (Sevilla)
50. Frank Lampard (Man City)‎
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Iker Casillas, Claudio Bravo Thibaut Courtois, others  shortlisted for FIFA FIFPro World XI 2014 Award.

Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas, ‎Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois, Barcelona’s Claudio Bravo and two other goalies have been nominated for the FIFA FIFPro World XI 2014 award.
“FIFPro, the World Players’ Union, and FIFA today announced the five goalkeepers shortlisted for the FIFA FIFPro World XI 2014 (see list below) as part of the final 55-man shortlist to be revealed on 1 December 2014,” FIFA announced. 
The winner will be announced on January 12, 2015 at the 2014 Ballon d’Or Awards in Zurich.
Nominees
(1) Manuel Neuer (Germany/FC Bayern München)
(2) Claudio Bravo (Chile/FC Barcelona)
(3) Thibaut Courtois (Belgium/Chelsea FC)
(4) Iker Casillas (Spain/Real Madrid CF)
(5) Gianluigi Buffon (Italy/Juventus FC)
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Lionel Messi snubbed as UEFA announces shortlist for the 2013/2014 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award

UEFA has announced three-man shortlist for the 2013/2014 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award and surprisingly (or not), Barcelona playmaker, Lionel Messi is not included in the list. Shortlisted players include Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bayern Munich duo Arjen Robben and Manuel Neuer.
The outright winner will be decided by a live vote in Monaco on 28 August during the UEFA Champions League group stage draw. The winner will be announced in Monaco on August 28.
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IKER CASILLAS, VICTOR VALDES, PETR CECH, OTHERS NOMINATED FOR FIFA BALLON D'OR GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas, Barcelona’s Victor Valdes, Chelsea’s Petr Cech have made FIFA Ballon d’Or’s 5-man shortlist for the best goalkeeper for the year 2013. Petr Cech is the only English Premier League goalkeeper nominated for the award. The announcement was made yesterday Dec 3, 2013.
Voting for the World XI team will be done via a secret ballot by the 50,000
members of FIFPro. The winner will be announced on January 13, 2013 at the Ballon d’Or gala. Meanwhile the shortlists for the defenders, midfielders and
strikers will be announced today, 6th and 9th of December.
 
 
 
 
 
NOMINEES
(1) Gianluigi Buffon (Italy, Juventus)
(2) Iker Casillas (Spain, Real Madrid FC) (3) Petr Cech (Czech Republic, Chelsea
FC)
(4) Manuel Neuer (Germany, FC Bayern München)
(5) Víctor Valdes (Spain, FC Barcelona).
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