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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees: Man Utd reject Scott McTominay named as PSG stars dominate
The Scotland midfielder is nominated among the top 30 players in Europe after leading Napoli to the Serie A title as his former club finished 15th in the Premier League Scott McTominay is a contender to win the men's Ballon D'Or less than a year after getting offloaded by Manchester United for only £25m. And five Lionesses have also been nominated for the women's award. The Scotland midfielder is among 30 stars on the shortlist after leading Napoli to the title and winning the Serie A Player of the Year. Ousmane Dembele is the favourite to win the award on September 22. But the France striker is one of nine Paris-Saint Germain players nominated and the votes for the Champions League winners will be split. Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is the second favourite ahead of PSG midfielder Vitinha. There will be a new winner with last season's winner Rodri not included after rupturing his ACL ligament last September. Premier League champions Liverpool are represented by three players - Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk. England stars Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer and Declan Rice are also nominated. United academy graduate McTominay, 28, is the first Scot to be shortlisted since Ally McCoist back in 1987 after scoring 12 times from midfield in his first season in Italy. His former club United scored 44 goals in 38 Premier League games as they finished 15th under Ruben Amorin. The Portuguese coach was appointed in November after McTominay's sale under the Erik ten Hag regime. Former Scotland striker Kris Boyd told 'I think Scott McTominay would be perfect for what Ruben Amorim wants from his players at Manchester United. He wants players with legs who can get up and down the pitch. That's definitely what he's got, and he's got a good size physique as well. 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or Nominees Jude Bellingham - Real Madrid Ousmane Dembele - PSG Gianluigi Donnarumma - PSG Desire Doue - PSG Denzel Dumfries - Inter Serhou Guirassy - Borussia Dortmund Viktor Gyokeres - Arsenal Erling Haaland - Manchester City Achraf Hakimi - PSG Harry Kane - Bayern Munich Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - PSG Robert Lewandowski - Barcelona Alexis Mac Allister - Liverpool Lautaro Martinez - Inter Kylian Mbappe - Real Madrid Scott McTominay - Napoli Nuno Mendes - PSG Joao Neves - PSG Michael Olise - Bayern Munich Cole Palmer - Chelsea Pedri - Barcelona Raphinha - Barcelona Declan Rice - Arsenal Fabian Ruiz - PSG Mohamed Salah - Liverpool Virgil van Dijk - Liverpool Vinicius Jr. - Real Madrid Vitinha - PSG Florian Wirtz - Liverpool Lamine Yamal - Barcelona 'United produced him so he had that in his DNA, and Amorim must wish he had never left. He ticks the boxes of what Amorim has been signing and wants at United.' Meanwhile, five of England's European Championship-winning squad have been nominated for this year's Women's Ballon d'Or. Captain Leah Williamson is joined by Lionesses team-mates Lucy Bronze, Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Hannah Hampton after they clinched back-to-back European titles with victory over Spain in Basel last month. Williamson, Kelly and Russo are also among the seven Arsenal listed while Hampton is also nominated for the Yachine Trophy, given to the best women's goalkeeper. Euro 2025 Young Player of the Tournament Michelle Agyemang is listed for the Women's Kopa Trophy - awarded to the best under-21 female footballer - while Myles Lewis-Skelly is among the nominees for the men's Kopa Trophy along with Yamal. Reds boss Arne Slot and Chelsea's Enzo Maresca have been nominated for the men's Johan Cruyff Trophy, along with PSG's Luis Enrique. England boss Sarina Wiegman is nominated for the women's coaching award along with Chelsea 's Sonia Bompastor and Renee Slegers of Arsenal. Bompastor oversaw Chelsea completing a domestic treble in her inaugural season at the helm, while Arsenal boss Slegers – who took charge of the team in October last year – lifted the Champions League trophy.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Napoli's Scott McTominay Set To Be Nominated For 2025 Ballon d'Or: Report
Last Updated: Scott McTominay is set for his first Ballon d'Or nomination after a stellar season with Napoli, contributing to their Serie A title win. Napoli's midfield dynamo Scott McTominay is reportedly set to receive his first-ever Ballon d'Or nomination, following a sensational 2024/25 campaign in Italy. According to Daily Mail and SportBible, if confirmed, McTominay will join a prestigious group of players vying for football's most coveted individual prize—a remarkable turnaround for a player whose move from Manchester United to Napoli last summer raised eyebrows across Europe. At 28, McTominay made a bold leap by leaving his boyhood club, Manchester United, to sign a four-year contract with Napoli. What followed was nothing short of transformative. Under the guidance of manager Antonio Conte, McTominay flourished, contributing 13 goals and six assists in 39 appearances across all competitions. More significantly, his performances played a pivotal role in Napoli's historic Serie A title triumph—just the fourth in the club's long history. For his efforts, McTominay was named Serie A Player of the Year, quickly becoming a cult figure among fans in Campania. Speaking to talkSPORT last month, McTominay was full of praise for the Napoli faithful: 'The supporters here are special. The passion they bring every week—home or away—is something I've never experienced before." While McTominay's nomination has not been officially confirmed by France Football, the outlet responsible for organizing the Ballon d'Or, the 30-man shortlist is expected to be released in September ahead of the October ceremony in Paris. The shortlist is compiled by France Football's editorial team, former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, and a guest journalist. After the shortlist is finalized, votes are cast by international journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked nations, as well as national team coaches and captains. Who's Favoured? Ousmane Dembélé is currently the bookmakers' favourite after his instrumental role in PSG's Champions League triumph. Rising superstar Lamine Yamal is another strong contender following a breakout year at Barcelona, where he helped lead the Catalan giants to the La Liga title and a Champions League semi-final. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scott McTominay's perfect year in Napoli after leaving Man Utd circus from adoring fans to glam life with Cam Reading
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTT MCTOMINAY has enjoyed the perfect year after winning Serie A with Napoli following his departure from Manchester United. The midfielder wrote his name into Napoli folklore with a stunning scissor kick against Cagliari to help his side seal the title. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Scott McTominay is a Serie A champion Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 The midfielder helped Napoli win their fourth Scudetto Credit: Getty 9 McTominay has become a hero in Naples Credit: Getty 9 He scored 12 goals to propel Napoli to the title Credit: Getty 9 Partner Cam Reading has been by his side for the Italian adventure 9 Cam Reading revealed early on she had fallen in love with Italy Credit: Instagram/camreading_ McTominay has been named Serie A Player of the Year thanks to his mammoth contribution. He scored 12 goals and has been ever-present this year with 34 league appearances. It did not take long for the Scotland star to win himself over amongst the Napoli faithful. McTominay hit the ground running in Italy and fans of all clubs, particularly Manchester United, began to take notice. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL HE'S GARNA GO Amorim 'tells Garnacho to leave Man Utd after informing squad of his future' As early as September he earned comparisons to Napoli legend Diego Maradona, with one commentator suggesting McTominay had made his opponents "look like children" in a match against Juventus. By Christmas he was a favourite amongst the players in the dressing room and began to be hailed in the Italian press as a "Napoli leader". The Red Devils academy graduate now has a shrine in Naples, while a pizzeria named a pizza after their hero, who they have nicknamed McFratm. Some fans earlier in the season unveiled a Napoli-Scotland flag that read: "Napoli. McTominay. Pizza. In that order." BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest deals and rumours from Old Trafford 9 McTominay was named Serie A Player of the Year 9 He has won the affection of Napoli supporters Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 The couple have dated since 2022 Credit: Instagram/camreading_ McTominay slotted seamlessly into life in Naples alongside his girlfriend Cam Reading. Cam did not take long to "fall in love with Italy", with the couple enjoying romantic date nights on the Amalfi Coast. Incredible moment Scott McTominay's car is mobbed by Napoli fans as punters rush to get glimpse of their hero McTominay capped off a brilliant debut year in Italy by getting his hands on the Serie A trophy, while former side United look set to finish in the bottom five. The 28-year-old will also be a Champions League player once again - which would not have happened if he had remained at Old Trafford. And while United are licking their wounds after recording their lowest ever Prem points total as well as losing the Europa League final, McTominay is celebrating a bonus. The Napoli squad are set to receive a cash prize of more than £10million for winning the league, owner Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Scott McTominay's perfect year in Napoli after leaving Man Utd circus from adoring fans to glam life with Cam Reading
SCOTT MCTOMINAY has enjoyed the perfect year after winning Serie A with Napoli following his departure from Manchester United. The midfielder wrote his name into Napoli folklore with a 9 Scott McTominay is a Serie A champion Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 The midfielder helped Napoli win their fourth Scudetto Credit: Getty 9 McTominay has become a hero in Naples Credit: Getty 9 He scored 12 goals to propel Napoli to the title Credit: Getty 9 Partner Cam Reading has been by his side for the Italian adventure 9 Cam Reading revealed early on she had fallen in love with Italy Credit: Instagram/camreading_ McTominay has been named Serie A Player of the Year thanks to his mammoth contribution. He scored 12 goals and has been ever-present this year with 34 league appearances. It did not take long for the Scotland star to win himself over amongst the Napoli faithful. McTominay hit the ground running in Italy and fans of all clubs, particularly READ MORE IN FOOTBALL As early as September he By Christmas he was a The Red Devils academy graduate now has a shrine in Naples, while a pizzeria named a pizza after their hero, who they have nicknamed McFratm. Some fans earlier in the season unveiled a Napoli-Scotland flag that read: "Napoli. McTominay. Pizza. In that order." Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 9 McTominay was named Serie A Player of the Year 9 He has won the affection of Napoli supporters Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 The couple have dated since 2022 Credit: Instagram/camreading_ McTominay slotted seamlessly into life in Naples alongside his girlfriend Cam Reading. Cam did not take long to "fall in love with Italy", with the couple enjoying romantic Incredible moment Scott McTominay's car is mobbed by Napoli fans as punters rush to get glimpse of their hero McTominay capped off a brilliant debut year in Italy by getting his hands on the Serie A trophy, while former side United look set to finish in the bottom five. The 28-year-old will also be a Champions League player once again - which would not have happened if he had remained at Old Trafford. And while United are licking their wounds after recording their lowest ever Prem points total as well as losing the Europa League final, McTominay is celebrating a bonus. The Napoli squad are set to receive a cash prize of more than £10million for winning the league, owner Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
