Despite these achievements, voting nuances played a significant role. While Messi's early season performance did not match Sneijder's, the timing of the Ballon d'Or voting favors those peaking at the ...

The Ballon d'Or has long been regarded as the pinnacle of individual honor in the football world, but the fierce rivalry between Lionel Messi and Wesley Sneijder in 2010 brought forth significant ...

All eyes are on Lionel Messi as Inter Miami travel to Los Angeles to take on LAFC in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions ...

The esteemed Ballon d'Or has continually captivated audiences worldwide, particularly through the lens of Messi's legendary journey. With whispers of a potential restart of the Super Ballon d'Or in ...

In the world of football, few accolades hold as much prestige as the Ballon d'Or—a recognition defined not only by individual performance but also by the narratives that unfold each year. The 2010 ...

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or last year at age 36. We take a trip down memory lane and remember the five oldest players to ...

Julia Ranney dissects the 2025 Ballon d’Or odds, outlining the leading pack, and which players have fallen down the standings ...

Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo can boast of five Ballon d'Ors to his name but he made the rare decision to auction ...

He has eyes on his own Golden Ball, which would help to cement a legacy among the greats.WHAT HUGO LLORIS SAIDFellow countryman Lloris has told La Nacion when asked if Mbappe occupies the same talent ...

The Ballon d'Or went to a new home this year, as Manchester City and Spain star Rodri outlasted three Real Madrid stars to be ...

In 2010, a discussion surrounding the Ballon d'Or selection swept across the football world. It was a year teeming with superstars and a spotlight focused on Lionel Messi and Wesley Sneijder. The ...

The race for the Ballon d'Or is often exciting and is now stranger to controversy. In 2024, when Vinicius Junior discovered ...