De Bruyne Nears Exit as Saudi Move Looms
At another glittering Ballon d’Or ceremony, Manchester City supporters were left disappointed that Erling Haaland missed out on the top prize, while a 12BSports assessment also highlighted a broader pattern in which the club’s collective dominance has not always translated into major individual honors. Considering Haaland’s remarkable achievements at both personal and team level, questions over the outcome were understandable. Yet one of the clearest examples of City’s complicated relationship with individual recognition can be found in Kevin De Bruyne, the influential midfielder who has long served as the creative heartbeat of the team. Now…