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11-year-old chess prodigy achieves grandmaster norm

Argentinian wonderkid Faustino Oro, dubbed 'chess Messi', makes history by achieving the grandmaster norm and surpassing 2500 Elo rating at just 11 years old during Barcelona tournament triumph.

Van Dijk's Ballon d'Or admission after voting snub

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk breaks his silence on his surprising Ballon d'Or ranking, revealing he wasn't even included on some ballots after what he calls his 'best season' for the club.

Epstein's Chess Set Cast Young Women as Pawns

Disturbing new details emerge of Jeffrey Epstein's custom chess set, where the convicted paedophile used figurines of young female models as 'pawns', revealing his deeply predatory mindset.

Dembélé: Yamal will win the Ballon d'Or

Barcelona star Ousmane Dembélé makes a stunning prediction, backing 16-year-old teammate Lamine Yamal to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or following his historic European Championship performance for Spain.

Henry: Messi didn't deserve all eight Ballon d'Or wins

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry stuns football world by claiming his former teammate Lionel Messi should not have won all eight of his Ballon d'Or awards, revealing fresh insight into the 2023 controversy.

Dembélé and Bonmatí clinch 2025 Ballon d'Or awards

Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí have clinched the prestigious 2025 Ballon d'Or awards in a glittering Paris ceremony, marking a historic night for both players.

Wiegman and Capello join Ballon d'Or voting panel

Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman and former England coach Fabio Capello have been appointed to the Ballon d'Or voting panel, bringing top-level expertise to football's most coveted individual prize.

Messi's Shocking Ballon d'Or Vote for Ronaldo Revealed

Exclusive details reveal how Lionel Messi cast a vote for Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2023 Ballon d'Or, breaking tradition in football's greatest rivalry. Discover the stunning revelation that's reshaping their legendary competition.

Drogba: Messi's 2010 Ballon d'Or "Was Planned"

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has sensationally claimed that Lionel Messi's 2010 Ballon d'Or victory was pre-planned, alleging the voting deadline was extended to ensure his win over Andrés Iniesta and Wesley Sneijder, in a bombshell interview that rocks f

Mbappé's Ballon d'Or Snub: Skips Ceremony, Didn't Vote

PSG superstar Kylian Mbappé will be conspicuously absent from the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, despite being nominated. The shock move comes amid revelations he did not submit a vote, breaking with football's elite tradition.

Spain Tops FIFA Rankings, Dethrones Argentina

In a stunning turn of events, Spain has claimed the top spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings, ending Argentina's reign and setting the stage for a new era in international football.

Messi's 12,000-Mile World Cup Flight ordeal to China

Argentina captain Lionel Messi endures a marathon 12,000-mile journey to China for a friendly match just days after a draining World Cup qualifier, sparking concerns over player welfare and fatigue.

Ronaldo Breaks Guinness Record, Surpasses Messi

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially broken another world record, claiming the title for the most Guinness World Records held by a footballer, eclipsing his long-time rival Lionel Messi.

Chess prodigy trapped in religious cult for a decade

The shocking true story of Danny Rensch, the American chess champion who vanished at the peak of his career only to be discovered a decade later, his genius suppressed by a controlling religious sect in a tale of manipulation and ultimate redemption.

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