Miroslav Klose is the highest scoring player in World Cup history. But the German might find his record broken by a countryman as soon as 2018 in Russia. The man who could break his record is none other than 25-year-old Thomas Mueller. The Bayern Munich star has had a tremendous 2014 and is among the favorites to take hold of the Ballon d'Or. But has he done enough to win it all?
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo returned to their respective clubs looking to continue their terrific seasons. And while both players performed at their utmost on Saturday, one stood out for a number of reasons.
Lionel Messi won four straight Ballon d'Or trophies between 2010 and 2013 before watching injuries, coupled by a strong goalscoring surge from his rival, impede him from winning a fifth straight award. But now Messi has a huge chance to reclaim the title in 2014. But can he do it?
Gareth Bale has been at the center of transfer rumors over the last few weeks. Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are all rumored to be interested in bringing the Welshman back to the Premier League but there is still no work as to whether Real Madrid would even want to take that chance.
When one thinks of the Argentina national team the names that usually come up include Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain. One name that will occasionally get mentioned is Javier Mascherano, but more often than not people forget about the important defensive midfielder. In some ways he is the most essential player on Argentina and his inclusion on the Ballon d'Or shortlist is well deserved. But can he win it all?
It was a good year to be a German soccer player. The national side dominated the World Cup and lifted its fourth title of all time. It was even better to be Philipp Lahm as he was the man to lift the trophy at the historic Maracana as the captain of the German side. For his merits, the defender is now on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or. Will he win it all?
There are six German players among the final 23 candidates for the Ballon d'Or. Among them is Toni Kroos, a player who had a rather interesting 2014 year. Unlike every other German on this list, he has played for two different teams in the calendar year in addition to playing in the World Cup.Some players have struggled when being switched from one team to another, but Kroos has thrived. Is that enough to land him the Ballon d'Or?
A year ago, Gareth Bale, left, and Neymar, right, were the major transfer stories of the summer. Barcelona and Real Madrid each broke the bank for these two stars, leading to growing speculation and controversy throughout the year. Which player has had a better 2014-15 season?
Isabel Leonard, a major opera star of Argentinean decent at the Metropolitan Opera and a former winner of the prestigious Richard Tucker Award, recently spoke with Latin Post.com regarding her experiences this year at the Met, as well as her upcoming projects.
For the fifth straight year, Andres Iniesta is among the 23 best soccer players in the world. And his results in previous years have been terrific when it comes to winning the Ballon d'Or. He finished second in voting in 2010 with 17.36 percent of the vote (five percent less than winner Lionel Messi). A year later he finished fourth and in 2012 he was third. Last year he dropped a few spots to fourth on the list but this year might be his worst showing yet.Does Iniesta still have what it takes to be in the hunt for the Ballon d'Or?
The Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo debate will hit the international stage when Portugal and Argentina meet in London Tuesday for a friendly match.
Gareth Bale. Over the last few years he has been one of the most popular soccer players on the planet. And now he is back in the headlines, but as a major transfer target.
If ego and personality were the main qualities needed to win the Ballon d'Or, Zlatan Ibrahmovic would arguably be the winner every year. There is arguably no other player in the world as entertaining as the Swede. But Ibrahimovic has yet to claim a Ballon d'Or. Now at age 33, his career is winding down. Could this be the year he wins the coveted trophy?
Twenty years ago, Colombia was tragically embarrassed in the World Cup during a matchup with Team USA. In this past World Cup, the Columbians saw their redemption and will now face the Americans Friday in a friendly match that will be an interesting test for the Americans. Latin Post.com previews the game, teams, tells you how to watch and predicts the winner.
Eden Hazard has stated that he wants to be on the same level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. One of the trophies he needs to win to be on that level is the Ballon d'Or. And he now has a chance to win it after being selected for the 23-man short list. But does he had the year of his life?
Soprano Corinne Winters talks to Latin Post about her new album and her upcoming engagements. Recording an album in studio is becoming an increasing rarity for many classical musicians.
The battle between the two best players in the world continued this past week. Both superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had chances to test their respective mettles in two games, including a Spanish League tilt and Champions League bout. How did they manage? Would Ronaldo continue his hot streak or would Messi take the week?
There are some players that carry the greatest burdens of all. The so-called wunderkinds that are expected to arrive at the pantheon of soccer greats and excel there for years. The difficulty in this level expectation is in deciding what is expected of each player and when they will have fulfilled their potential. Not everyone can score the way Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can (in fact none have ever scored at that pace).This has been the shadow following Mario Goetze throughout his still young career. The 22-year-old German has been identified as the next Messi because of his prolific passing and vision as well as his solid scoring.But he has yet to reach that level of indispensability. Throughout last season he was still fighting for a starting position in Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich side; he finished the 2013-14 season with just 20 starts.Now he is as close to indispensable as they come. And that has resulted from his ability to deliver in the clutch. It is that level that has also garnered him his first ever nomination among the 23 finalists for the Ballon d'Or. But does he have what it takes?
Over the last few years, two of the top three contenders for the Ballon d'Or have been a given. And this year looks to be no different. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are likely to be two of the three finalists. However, the big variation every year has revolved around the third contestant. And for the fourth straight year there will be another new nominee among the final three. And Angel Di Maria could be the favorite to claim that spot. Could he be a finalist? And could he pull off a win?
"Interstellar" may not be the Nolan film everyone wanted, but it is a solid film nonetheless. In a world where blockbusters are simply recycling other films ad nauseum, Nolan aspires to something new. He aspires, like the characters in the film, to push our limits and allow us to see things from a new perspective. The end result is a mixed bag, but it is certainly far better than most things on offer.
Barcelona picked up a vital three points by defeating Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 in its fourth Champions League match in the 2014-15 season.The game gave Barcelona nine points in the standings and kept the team one point behind Paris Saint-Germain for the top spot in the group.However, the win was arguably the least important moment of the game. That would belong to Lionel Messi, who scored twice in the game tied Raul's record for most goals in the Champions League.Here is what we learned from the 2-0 win.
A year ago, Cristiano Ronaldo broke Lionel Messi's streak of four-straight Ballon d'Or awards. It was actually a rather shocking turnaround as many expected Franck Ribery to finish first after leading Bayern Munich to the treble. Messi had a solid year but had been struggling with injury, while Ronaldo won no trophies. However, the Portuguese superstar turned things around in a hurry and put together one of the finest finishes to the end of the year. In fact, his performances forced FIFA to alter the voting deadline dates and his four goal performance against Sweden in the World Cup playoffs solidified him as the front-runner for the spot.Ronaldo finished the 2013 calendar year with a whopping 69 goals for both club and country, a full 24 ahead of his rival Messi. Has Ronaldo put enough distance from his rival to claim a second straight Ballon d'Or?
Real Madrid all but clinched the top spot in Group B of the Champions League by shutting down Liverpool 1-0 Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu. Here are some major talking points from the big game.
