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Kaka Award Corrected; Messi-Ronaldo Rivalry, Yamal Hailed Genius

6/5/2026

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Kaka won the 2007 FIFA Player of the Year award in Zurich after Sepp Blatter corrected Pelé’s mistake of giving the trophy to Cristiano Ronaldo, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finishing second and third.
Ángel Di María said the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry changed football as they approach final World Cup appearances.
Luis de la Fuente and Hansi Flick called Lamine Yamal a genius, noting he will forge his own path.

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Kaka won the 2007 FIFA Player of the Year award in Zurich after Sepp Blatter corrected Pelé’s mistake of giving the trophy to Cristiano Ronaldo, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finishing second and third.
Ángel Di María said the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry changed football as they approach final World Cup appearances.
Luis de la Fuente and Hansi Flick called Lamine Yamal a genius, noting he will forge his own path.