Messi reflects on 'great battle' with Ronaldo Lionel Messi says his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo was a 'great battle' but suggested that it may be over after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or.C. RonaldoAl Nassr FC
'Undeserved' - Messi's Ballon d'Or coronation labelled a 'farce'Lionel Messi's 2023 Ballon d'Or win has been labelled a "farce" by Lothar Matthaus, who insists that Erling Haaland "performed better".Erling HaalandManchester City
'Son of a b*tch' - Messi calls out Twitch streamer over text leakLionel Messi called out Ibai Llanos at the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony as he accused the Twitch streamer of sharing their text messages in public.Inter Miami CFMajor League Soccer
Ballon d'Or 2023: Official 30-player rankingsAs the Inter Miami star picked up yet another individual prize in Paris, the rest of the 30-man shortlist learned their final positions in the votingErling HaalandK. Mbappe
Ballon d'Or 2023 Power Rankings: Messi claims No.8The Inter Miami and Argentina star was announced by France Football as the winner in Paris - and GOAL tracked the race througoutPower rankingsErling Haaland
Messi completed football - not even Haaland could beat thatInter Miami's diminutive genius is fully deserving of a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, despite a frustrating 2022-23 season at club levelAnalysisArgentina
GOAL explains who decides Ballon d'Or winnerBallon d'Or is arguably the most prestigious award in football, GOAL explains who and how the winners are decided.L. Modric
Ballon d'Or 2023: Date, time, nominees & how to watchEverything you need to know about the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, including how to watch live.Erling HaalandK. Mbappe
Messi's shows off fresh haircut ahead of Ballon d'Or ceremonyLionel Messi was given a fresh new haircut as the Inter Miami star prepares to jet off to Paris for the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday.Inter Miami CFMajor League Soccer
Messi team-mate takes bodyguard inspiration in Halloween costumeLionel Messi’s Inter Miami team-mate Robert Taylor has taken inspiration from the Argentine’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, in his Halloween costume.Major League SoccerInter Miami CF
From Messi to Rooney! Ex-Inter Miami star wanted at BirminghamWayne Rooney is looking to lure one of Lionel Messi’s former team-mates to Birmingham, with ex-Inter Miami star Josef Martinez now a free agent.Inter Miami CFTransfers
MLS playoffs: No more Messi, so who will win out?Eighteen teams remain in the running to lift the trophy in December ahead of the revamped postseasonAnalysisMajor League Soccer
Messi told 2023 Ballon d'Or triumph would be a 'scandal'Michail Antonio believes it would be a "scandal" if Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland to the 2023 Ballon d'Or.Erling HaalandPremier League
How Messi will spend his four-month MLS breakThe Argentine's career has been non-stop for two decades, but it seems he'll have something of a break during the winter monthsAnalysisInter Miami CF
How Ronaldo reached ‘the pinnacle of ruthless industry’Cristiano Ronaldo has been able to reach “the pinnacle of this ruthless industry” despite eternal rival Lionel Messi being “more talented”.C. RonaldoAl Nassr FC
Pjanic: More fun with Ronaldo than Messi & CR7 is ‘the best’Miralam Pjanic claims to have had had “more fun” playing with Cristiano Ronaldo than Lionel Messi, with CR7 “the best” player he has worked with.C. RonaldoBarcelona
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