The merits of that decision were hotly disputed, given the overriding feeling was that Lewandowski would have been a very worthy winner. "You deserve your Ballon D’Or," Messi said in 2021.

He made the move to PSG in 2021, spending two years in the ... Thanks to his remarkable achievements, Messi has racked up eigh Ballon d'Ors across his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he is "the most complete player to have existed," saying he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi ... The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, 39, has broken a host of records ...

Lionel Messi, the historic eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, spoke out following the recent gala in Paris. The Argentine star was not among the 30 nominees, as the award was given to Manchester City ...

However, Lionel Messi's father joined in the act in 2021 ... Ballon d'Or in 2023. The Argentinean became the first Inter Miami player to win the award, while CR7 wasn't among the nominees ...

Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo are on the 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist for the first time since 2003. Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has missed out on a nomination for this ...

Record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and current holder Lionel Messi has been snubbed by France Football for its prestigious gong awarded to the best male player in the world. The list of nominees ...

Former player Michael Owen recently ranked Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Ronaldo Nazario in the Ballon d'Or 'winner stays on ... wins were in 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023.

Lionel Messi has released a statement on social ... the ceremony at the White House on Saturday. The eight-time Ballon D'or winner has since revealed to USA Today he was unable to attend the ...

During a ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Messi was awarded the 2023 Ballon d'Or, beating Erling Haaland, who finished second, and Kylian Mbappe. He had already won in 2009, 2010 ...

The three finalists for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or were announced on Monday morning. The award, which goes to the world's best player of the year, will go to either Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo ...