Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned the 'Ballon d'Or of All Time' following a public vote to mark the 70th anniversary of the prestigious award. The Al Nassr forward beat long-time rival Lionel Messi to the symbolic honour, with fans choosing his 2008 triumph at Manchester United as the ultimate standout.
Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at Nu Stadium, with all four goals coming in the second half. Luis Suarez opened the scoring from a Casemiro assist, before a rapid Cincinnati comeback was cancelled out by Riquelme Fillipi in the 90th minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially been crowned the winner of the inaugural B.O.A.T. (Ballon d'Or of All Time) award following a global fan vote. The legendary Portuguese forward saw his iconic 2008 campaign at Manchester United recognized as the greatest individual year in the history of the prestigious trophy.
Lionel Messi has once again proven that class is permanent after securing a stunning fifth-place finish in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings. Despite playing his football in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, the legendary Argentine outperformed a host of elite European stars to remain among the world's top five players.
Lionel Messi saw his impressive streak of goal contributions come to an end after a substitute appearance in Inter Miami's 2-0 defeat to Red Bull New York. Manager Kily Gonzalez revealed the Argentine was benched as a precaution following a hectic travel schedule to Spain.
Inter Miami saw their impressive three-match winning streak come to an end on Saturday night following a disappointing 2-0 defeat against the New York Red Bulls. Despite the introduction of Lionel Messi in the second half, the Herons were unable to overturn an early deficit at the Red Bull Arena.
Lionel Messi has enjoyed a career that most players could only dream of, sweeping up every major trophy and individual accolade available in the modern game. However, the Argentina icon has now offered a humble perspective on his journey, insisting that his legacy should be defined by more than just his bulging trophy cabinet.
Lionel Messi just made history as the first footballer to win the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport individually—and Barcelona couldn't hide their pride in a deeply emotional message to their former superstar.
Lionel Messi arrived in Oviedo alongside his wife Antonela Roccuzzo to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The Inter Miami forward reflected on the values instilled by FC Barcelona and dedicated the prestigious honour to his late father.
Inter Miami are the “perfect fit” for Neymar, former Brazil international Anderson has told GOAL, with the South American superstar being tipped to reunite with ex-Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi in MLS. Neymar has endured a tough time of late, but a fellow countryman has leapt to his defence in passionate fashion and hopes more critics can be silenced.
The prolific No.9 is considered to be something of a dying breed in modern football, with creative playmakers now all the rage. There was a time though, not all that long ago, when fearsome strikers ruled the world. Luis Suarez formed part of that pack, but where does he rank in a generation that included Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane and Karim Benzema? Fellow Uruguayan Gus Poyet has attempted to answer that question for GOAL.
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