There are only three players in history that have scored eight Ballon d’Or nominations by age 26: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel ...

After a spell of dominance by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the 2025 Ballon d’Or will crown a first-time winner for the ...

What exactly is this record, and how does it tie him to the legacies of Messi and Ronaldo? The answer lies deeper in his journey to the top.

Former Barcelona superstar Samuel Eto'o once predicted that Kylian Mbappe would become the biggest footballing star of his ...

Only one player (Luka Modric) won the Ballon d'Or not named Messi or Ronaldo during that period as they have 13 awards ...

New Chelsea signing Estevao Willian has named Lionel Messi as his reference in football ahead of Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo ...

The 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees list has officially been unveiled ahead of the 69th edition of the world’s most prestigious soccer awards, and once again, two legendary names are absent.

The full list of men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees have been revealed ahead of the ceremony, which will be held in ...

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Kylian Mbappe is performing at a standard that only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have matched, says William Gallas, ...

The Ballon d’Or nominees list for 2025 was announced on Thursday with Mohamed Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ousmane Dembele included.

Adama Traore continues to see a move to Liverpool mooted, but John Barnes has warned the Wolves winger that only Lionel Messi ...