The Globe Soccer Awards committee has officially announced its list of nominees for Best Player and other honors, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo unsurprisingly earning spots among the finalists for Best Male Athlete. Zinedine Zidane and Claudio Ranieri headline the Best Coach category, adding prestige to the lineup. Messi, who won last year’s Globe Soccer Award for Best Player, earned another nomination this year thanks to his continued brilliance at Barcelona. Meanwhile, Ronaldo, the 2014 winner, enters the race as a Champions League and Euro 2016 champion—making him a top contender once again. Other players shortlisted include Gareth...
Dortmund Prodigy Says World Cup Is Key
American international Christian Pulisic believes that establishing himself in the Bundesliga has been a defining chapter of his career. At just 18 years old, the promising midfielder has already made 17 Bundesliga appearances, including eight this season, solidifying his place as one of the brightest young talents in European football. Since making his first-team debut for Borussia Dortmund, Pulisic has consistently hit new milestones. He earned his first cap for the U.S. national team, scored his first international goal, and on November 10, made his first start in a World Cup qualifier. “The Bundesliga is a very competitive league,”...