Mario Balotelli has named his football idol and opted not to choose Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi for his selection. Balotelli is well known to Premier League football fans thanks to his time at Manchester City and also Liverpool.

The two great figures of modern soccer, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, have dominated all aspects of the sport since their debut and continue to make history where they still

After a spell of dominance by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the 2025 Ballon d’Or will crown a first-time winner for the second consecutive year in nearly two decades. The 30 players nominated for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or award were officially announced ahead of this year’s ceremony,