Ballon d'Or

Emile Heskey is backing Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or if Bayern Munich are crowned European champions in May.

Former Bayern Munich and France star Franck Ribery opened up on his Ballon d'Or snub in 2013 as Cristiano Ronaldo won the prize.

Harry Kane has been told that he is "absolutely top three in the Ballon d'Or", with the Bayern Munich striker still chasing down first place.

In peak form this season, Pedri revealed his Ballon d'Or ambitions and claimed that Rodri lifting the award last year made his dream more realistic.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been warned it is "almost impossible" for his Ballon d’Or dream to come true, despite moving to Real Madrid.

UEFA has confirmed the date the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be heard as the world's top stars compete for the world player of the season award.

Kylian Mbappe's golden boot heroics won't be enough to secure him the Ballon d'Or award, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson.

Barcelona legend Xavi believes he deserved at least the 'Ballon de Bronze' for consistently finishing third in the Ballon d'Or awards.

Robert Lewandowski is fully backing his team-mate Lamine Yamal to bag the Ballon d'Or award, but warns the Spaniard of changes in rules.

Ibrahima Konate snubbed Liverpool colleague Mohamed Salah as he backed compatriot Ousmane Dembele to win Ballon d'Or.

Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha should be a contender to win the Ballon d'Or after a stellar season, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez argues.

France head coach Didier Deschamps has rallied behind Ousmane Dembele and believes that the forward deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or.

Lamine Yamal says it is always "best to speak on the pitch" after making a Ballon d'Or statement in Spain's UEFA Nations League win over France.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or after the 17-year-old's impressive performance against France.

Franck Ribery seemingly expressed his bitterness at missing out in 2013 after Cristiano Ronaldo's latest comments regarding the Ballon d'Or award.

Kylian Mbappe has backed PSG star Ousmane Dembele to claim this year's Ballon d'Or after his incredible season with the Ligue 1 giants.

Lamine Yamal’s dazzling season continues to turn heads, especially Lothar Matthaus’, who knows a Ballon d’Or talent when he sees one.

Ousmane Dembele has his eyes on winning the Ballon d'Or after an incredible season with Paris Saint-Germain in 2024-25.

Legendary Barcelona defender heaped praise on both Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal and spoke his mind on who he would pick to win the Ballon d'Or.

Rayan Cherki has laid out his ambitions after joining Manchester City and has set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or.

Kylian Mbappe's former team-mate Sergio Ramos backs the Real Madrid star to clinch the Ballon d'Or this year ahead of more favourable candidates.

Barcelona icon Hristo Stoichkov hails Lamine Yamal as the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or but says he faces competition from Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea-bound winger Estevao Willian hopes to battle for Ballon d'Or glory against Lamine Yamal and Franco Mastantuono in the future.

Real Madrid legend Claude Makelele has picked another top contender for the Ballon d'Or over Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal.

Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale has joined in on the Ballon d'Or discussion and believes his pick for the accolade is the favourite "by some way".

Gael Clichy has made his Ballon d'Or preference clear, tipping Ousmane Dembele to win the prize after his stunning season with Paris Saint-Germain.

Steven Gerrard insists his former Liverpool and England team-mate Michael Owen was better than Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal as a teenager.

Barcelona star Pedri has paid tribute to Jude Bellingham after both midfielders received nominations for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

Jules Kounde hopes the "best man wins" the Ballon d'Or when asked to pick between France team-mate Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona co-star Lamine Yamal.