Ballon d'Or

Eduardo Camavinga has hit out at "football politics" after Vinicius Junior was beaten to the Ballon d'Or by Manchester City star Rodri.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has made a defiant vow on social media after missing out on the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City's Rodri.

Brazil coach Dorival Junior has said Vinicius Junior should have won the Ballon d'Or, labelling Rodri's victory an "injustice".

The full 2024 Ballon d'Or voting breakdown has shown Golden Ball winner Rodri's margin of victory over runner-up Vinicius Junior.

Manchester City star Rodri has appeared to take aim at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr after the Brazilian opted to miss the Ballon d'Or awards.

A journalist has announced his resignation from the Ballon d'Or jury after accidentally leaving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr out of his top 10 players.

Pep Guardiola refused to join Rodri in his victory speech as the midfielder returned to the club with the Ballon d'Or trophy.

A Ballon d'Or-voting journalist called out "frustrated" Real Madrid president Florentino Perez following Vinicius Jr's snub.

Vinicius Jr has been advised "to be more respectful if he wants to be like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo".

Mohamed Salah has explained the reasons behind his Vinicius Junior The Best vote, with the Liverpool star still hoping to land the Ballon d'Or.

Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema revealed what he told Vinicius Junior after his disappointment at Ballon d'Or last month.

Mohamed Salah must be considered a top contender for the Ballon d'Or this year amid his stunning performances for Liverpool, Daniel Sturridge says.

Mohamed Salah has been told to forget about winning the Ballon d'Or this year as Sam Allardyce is convinced it will go to Vinicius Junior.

Mohamed Salah has been told he is "nailed on" to beat the likes of Kylian Mbappe to the 2025 Ballon d’Or if Liverpool win the Premier League title.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior insists the club ordered him not to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony, as Rodri beat him to the top prize.

Harry Kane has hit back at any of his "bored" doubters, with the prolific England star hoping that his exploits deliver Ballon d'Or recognition.

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.