Ballon d'Or

Lamine Yamal was asked whether he thinks he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or by a reporter who referenced Cristiano Ronaldo's perceived arrogance.

A player that looked destined to be remembered as one of the biggest wastes of money in football history now has a surprising shot at redemption

Mohamed Salah sees this year as his best chance of winning the Ballon d'Or after playing a crucial role in Liverpool's Premier League title success.

Ronaldinho has backed Lamine Yamal to "make history" at Barcelona and believes the teenager is capable of winning the Ballon d'Or "several" times.

The 2025 prize remains up for grabs, and there's no reason why the Spain playmaker shouldn't be among the leading contenders

Ronaldinho is backing “great friend” Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d’Or at some stage, with Real Madrid the perfect club for him.

Ousmane Dembele starred for PSG against Dunkerque and fans are calling for him to win the Ballon d'Or as reward for his stellar 2024-25 season.

His Golden Ball hopes dealt a potentially fatal blow in Champions League, but he could yet make history in the Premier League

Luka Modric says Real Madrid team-mate Kylian Mbappe can "do things that have never been seen" and will win the Ballon d'Or several times.

Ex-Arsenal midfielder and Ousmane Dembele's France team-mate Matteo Guendouzi is confident of the PSG forward's chances of lifting the Ballon d'Or.

Lamine Yamal is confident that himself or Raphinha will bag the 2025 Ballon d'Or if Barcelona go on to "win titles" this season.

Kylian Mbappe has questioned Rodri beating Vinicius Junior to the Ballon d'Or, while playing down Ousmane Dembele's chances of winning the 2025 award.

Thierry Henry has revealed why he thinks Raphinha is the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or this year over Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane.

The Frenchman looks best equipped to challenge the likes of Mohamed Salah and Raphinha for the Golden Ball

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior admits he took "strength" from a banner held up by Manchester City fans mocking his Ballon d'Or snub.

Cristiano Ronaldo admits to being left feeling “angry” over some of his Ballon d’Or defeats to eternal rival Lionel Messi.

Manchester City and Spain star Rodri has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s “unfair” comment regarding his Ballon d’Or triumph in 2024.

The striker was top scorer in Serie A last season and also won the Golden Boot at the Copa America - yet doubts persist over his consistency

Lautaro Martinez has been advised to forget about his Ballon d'Or disappointment as Marco Materazzi urged the Inter striker to listen to Lionel Messi.

Manchester City star Rodri was seemingly caught on camera chanting and mocking Vinicius Jr. during wild Ballon d'Or celebrations.

Barcelona reportedly players revelled in Rodri's surprise Ballon d'Or triumph as Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was humbled on Monday evening.

GOAL writers debate the drama of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Rodri's win and chaos surrounding soccer's marquee event

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed his thoughts on the Ballon d'Or after seeing Rodri pip Vinicius Junior to top spot.

After the Man City midfielder's triumph, France Football humiliated Los Blancos even more than Barcelona had in Saturday's Clasico

Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal got special mentions in Carlo Ancelotti's Coach of the Year acceptance statement.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and all the Ballon d'Or winners so far...

Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Argentina team-mate Emi Martinez after the goalkeeper won the Yashin Trophy for the second year in a row.

As the midfielder was rewarded for his sensational 2023-24 campaign, the rest of the 30-man shortlist found out their final positions in the voting

The 28-year-old was front and centre of his club and country's triumphs last season, and the incredible role he plays has rightly been acknowledged