Ballon d'Or

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".

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Shay Given has jokingly explained why Rodri should beat the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal to back-to-back Ballon d’Or wins.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.