Ballon d'Or

Manchester United star Amad Diallo has seemingly offered some insight into his Ballon d'Or dreams with his latest social media activity.

Gavi is super confident about his team-mate Lamine Yamal ending his career with many Ballons d'Or, emphasising that he's improving every day.

Paul Pogba has thrown his support behind his former team-mate Osmane Dembele as the Ballon d'Or race intensifies, backing him over Lamine Yamal.

Cole Palmer has been told he does not sit alongside Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane in the world’s top 10 and is not a serious Ballon d’Or contender.

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been branded a “PlayStation” footballer and backed to break Lionel Messi’s record of eight Ballon d’Or triumphs.

Roberto Martinez hailed Lamine Yamal as 'the best at his poisition', but ranked two Portuguese players above the Barcelona star for the Ballon d'Or.

Franck Ribery was mercilessly trolled by Portugal fans at the Nations League final following his Ballon d’Or comments aimed at Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappe has spoken about his Ballon d'Or chances, claiming it is not an award that he can win just with his feet.

Ryan Gravenberch picked a Liverpool team-mate as his ideal Ballon d'Or winner, while also sharing thoughts on Jeremie Frimpong's arrival at the club.

Lamine Yamal laid down the gauntlet to fellow Ballon d'Or contender Ousmane Dembele ahead of Spain's Nations League semi-final clash with France.

Gavi is backing Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal to claim Ballon d’Or honours ahead of Champions League-winning PSG star Ousmane Dembele.

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.

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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.

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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