Sergio Aguero reveals bet on Lionel Messi to win Golden Ball

If you casually follow soccer and routinely become a fan of once a month every four years for, then this betting guide is for you. This year's event takes place in Qatar. Because of the extreme heat in the summer, the tournament was moved to the fall in order to give better playing conditions. The tournament begins on Sunday with Qatar taking on…

Lionel Messi's unrivalled collection of Ballon d'Or titles is expected to grow ever larger with the Inter Miami superstar set to be rewarded for Argentina's epic World Cup triumph Lionel Messi is tipped to win an eighth Ballon d'Or next month. Lionel Messi already has seven Ballon d'Ors to his name, but could soon add another after being nominated…

LIONEL MESSI'S future has been thrown into uncertainty after he experienced a "change of mentality" about his future, reports suggest. This has been sparked after Messi's Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar last month - with Messi also picking up the gong for Player of the Tournament. Earlier this month, it was reported that Messi had…

After one of the most spectacular finals to be witnessed in recent times, the FIFA World Cup 2022 came to an end in Qatar. Argentina defeated France in an epic final, in a penalty shootout last week, winning the title for the third time and reclaiming it after a gap of 36 years. Captain Lionel Messi got the trophy he desired, deserved and earned,…

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero completely forgot about a bet that won him almost £7000 at the World Cup. Aguero had placed a $1001 (£823) bet on Lionel Messi being the player of the tournament under the winter sun in Qatar. And after Messi was announced as the Golden Ball winner following Argentina's all-time great final with France, Aguero…

Against the odds, Qatar pulled off one of the greatest FIFA World Cup tournaments the world has ever seen. Sixty-four matches were played, 32 nations competed over 29 days but there could only be one winner - Argentina. It was just the fairy tale ending one of the icons of the modern-day game dreamt of and perhaps it was written in the stars a…

Argentina icon Sergio Aguero banked just under £7000 after backing Lionel Messi to win the Golden Ball award at the World Cup - but ended up forgetting all about the bet. The former Manchester City star, who was forced to retire last December after doctors discovered a cardiac arrhythmia, was watching on at the Lusail Stadium as Messi inspired…

Argentina were crowned champions of the world after a dramatic penalty shootout in Lusail Stadium brought an end to a World Cup acclaimed as one of the best ever. Olympics.com brings you five things we learned from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. (Picture by Getty Images) After a World Cup final that will go down in history as one of the greatest…

It will be a showdown between superstars when Kylian Mbappe and defending champion France face Lionel Messi'sArgentina on Sunday in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. Each team has won the World Cup twice, with Les Bleus also taking the 1998 title and La Albiceleste winning it in 1978 and 1986. Messi is hoping to add the sport's ultimate prize to his…

The World Cup trophy is not the only award up for grabs this weekend, as selected players are also in contention to win individual accolades in Qatar. We've already run through the candidates to win the Golden Boot and Golden Glove honours, now it's time to see whose trophy cabinet the Golden Ball gong will end up in. It's a prized award that is…

The 2022 World Cup Final has arrived. A few underdog teams had chances to reach the final, but Argentina and France, countries that were among the betting favorites to win before the tournament began, will go head-to-head for all the glory. The football world will see the two best players go into this final completely level in terms of goals and…

It all comes down to one last game in Qatar - the holders France against Argentina in the 2022 Fifa World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium. With two of the world's best players in opposition on Sunday, it promises to be an exciting clash for the neutrals, but a nerve-wracking one for fans of the respective finalists. Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team…

The World Cup title will be back to PSG regardless of who wins the matchup between Argentina and France. On one side, we have Messi, and on the other Mbappe, and to be honest, these two guys showed the most at this tournament. Both of their units have been the best in Qatar, indicating that throughout the entire tournament and displaying the most…

The semi-finals of World Cup 2022 take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, which means we are one step closer to knowing which player will win the Golden Ball - and the best see it as a two-horse race. Several stars have impressed so far in Qatar, but there is still time to make an impact. Indeed, although the race for the Golden Ball has two clear…

The first game of the 2022 World Cup will be played on Sunday, featuring the host nation Qatar versus Ecuador. Any bet placed on the winner of the 2022 Golden Ball coming from this opening game is probably unwise. However, this year's tournament features plenty of teams loaded with world-class talent. Soccer is undoubtedly a team sport but each…

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup nearly upon us, plenty of people are wondering what will go down in Qatar over the next month. Here at The Sporting News have attempted to answer some of the most pressing questions, with our football experts giving their predictions for the latest FIFA tournament. Our truly global team works in a variety of regions,…

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just around the corner. The wait for the 2022 World Cup is nearly over and the biggest sporting event in the universe will get underway. The 2022 World Cup is one of the most anticipated editions of the FIFA tournament. It will be the first World Cup held in the Middle East. The event will make history for its unique and…

We are just three days away from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and football fans across the globe are beginning to debate about who will walk away with this year's Golden Boot. The prize for the tournament's top scorer is always fiercely contested - with each country's talisman looking to add the individual accolade to their list of…

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will likely be the final opportunity for Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to their first world title since 1986. Messi won his first major international trophy with Argentina in 2021, lifting the Copa America after securing a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the final. Before last year's triumph against Brazil, Messi reached three…

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is a fortnight away. The most prestigious trophy in the world of football will be up for grabs in Qatar when the tournament will get underway on November 20 and like any big tournament, from the pundits to the astrologers, everyone has their favourites lined up. The bookmakers too have spelt their odds. So, which team are…

The World Cup is fast approaching and ahead of Qatar 2022 we've provided a preview and betting guide for the finals this winter. It will be an unprecedented tournament held in the Middle East during the winter months, with the mid-season break providing a unique feel for world football's biggest event. The World Cup's Golden Boot is a prestigious…

The FIFA World Cup kicks off on Sunday, November 20, as Qatar play Ecuador to open the tournament. The month-long tournament will see some of the world's best players compete in Qatar for prestigious individual and team honours. Two of the most esteemed trophies on offer are the World Cup Golden Ball and World Cup Golden Boot awards. Let's explore…

Lionel Messi is, once again, the best soccer player in the world. Messi, the Argentina superstar who led his country to the World Cup title last December before leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami and Major League Soccer this summer, won the Ballon d'Or trophy for the eighth time on Monday. Messi was the favorite to win the award again…

Argentina and France will meet in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. France are playing in their second consecutive World Cup Final match, and Les Bleus have the chance to win the tournament for the second straight World Cup. No team has won consecutive World Cup trophies since Brazil did the…