Ballon d'Or

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

Football's most prestigious individual award should go to the world's best player in any given year, but that is not always the case...

GOAL runs through every edition of the Golden Ball since 2000, outlining which players were most worthy winners - and who was robbed

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

The midfielder played a key role in Barcelona's quadruple-winning side, and also claimed the Nations League to secure back-to-back Ballons d'Or.

Carlo Ancelotti has been named the Men's Coach of the Year after Real Madrid's remarkable success last season.

The USWNT boss was named the best women's coach of the year after claiming an Olympic Gold and securing a seventh Women's Super League with Chelsea

Aston Villa and Argentina star Emiliano Martinez has retained the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or awards.

Lamine Yamal was named the world's best young player of the year as he won the 2024 Kopa Trophy due to his excellent displays for Barcelona and Spain.

Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham will not attend the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony as the club reacts furiously to a potential snub for the Brazilian.

The winner will be announced in Paris on Monday, October 28 - so which of the game's biggest stars are true contenders, and who are merely pretenders?

Wondering who has the most Ballons d'Or trophies? GOAL has all the details

The England star's campaign ended in heartbreak, but he needs to be recognised for a historic season

The forward should be acknowledged as the best on the planet following an immense campaign at Santiago Bernabeu

Lionel Messi claimed Argentina team-mate Lautaro Martinez should win the Ballon d'Or after linking up with the Inter star for the national side.

The striker reportedly only wants to play in big games for his country, but that sort of selfish decision has the potential to backfire massively

Brazil icon Neymar has backed compatriot and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

Vinicius Junior reportedly 'already knows' he's won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, with Nike planning a special tribute for the Real Madrid star.

The brilliant Brazilian has voiced his frustrations at not being nominated for the 2024 award, but he needs to elevate himself to be recognised

Vinicius Jr. has been told it would be the "biggest crime in history of the sport" if he wins the Ballon d'Or after another poor display for Brazil.

Father Time may be catching up with the Barcelona legend, but his omission from the 2024 nominees list just doesn't sit right