Categories: SPORTS

Ballon D’Or 2021: I Would’ve Been Nominated If I Played For France – Mendy

Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, feels he would have been included in the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist if he played for France.

Mendy is the first African goalkeeper to play in the Champions League final since 1985.

The Senegal international kept nine clean sheets last season, as Chelsea went all the way to win the trophy.

READ ALSO: Anambra Governorship Election: Soludo Finally Speaks, Says ‘It’s Game Over’

Despite his fine displays for the Blues, Mendy was not recognised for the prestigious individual honour for the best players in the world and he has reacted to the snub.

Sponsored

“It’s something that motivates me and pushes me to work. Honestly, I am wondering.

“If I had played for France and had taken part in the Euro, would we have this debate and this reflection?” Mendy told Canal Plus via Wiw Sport.

SPONSORED
Nobert Okechukwu

Recent Posts

Makinde Announces Arrest Of Oyo Children Funfair Organizers

The organizers of a children's funfair have been arrested after a stampede at the Islamic…

16 hours ago

Tinubu Vows To Tackle Unemployment Head-On In 2025, Assures Youths

The determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to address youth unemployment head-on in the…

17 hours ago

Police Arrest 3 Car Thieves, Bandit , Seize Weapons In Kaduna

The Kaduna Police Command reported that on December 16, 2024, three alleged car snatchers and…

17 hours ago

Multiple Children Feared Dead In Oyo Funfair

According to reports, a stampede during a children's carnival in the state capital of Ibadan…

17 hours ago

Indiana Carries Out Its First Execution In 15 Years

Indiana, a US state, executed a mentally ill man on Wednesday for the first time…

17 hours ago

Amorim Keen For Departing Rashford To Remain At Manchester United

Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, stated that he wants to retain Marcus Rashford…

17 hours ago