Ballon d'Or

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

Ballon d’Or chief Vincent Garcia has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo, who now abstains from voting, is among those “very upset” with award rulings.

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

Gary Lineker has revealed his pick for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, while also making a “next five years” prediction for Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

While all the players who were named as Golden Ball nominees were deserving of their place, there were others who had decent claims to a spot, too

Real Madrid star Rodrygo, who savoured La Liga and Champions League glory last season, has reacted to being left off the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist.

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on October 28

KarimKarim Benzema has revealed that his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to offer his congratulations for his Ballon d'Or win in October.

Thibaut Courtois has hit out at the Ballon d'Or voting process, claiming that it is impossible for a goalkeeper to win the coveted prize.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema paid tribute to iconic rapper Tupac Shakur with his stylish throwback look at the 2022 Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Karim Benzema has been named Ballon d’Or winner for 2022, with the Real Madrid striker enjoying an incredible calendar year.

The Real Madrid striker picked up the trophy in Paris on Monday, but where did the rest of the 30 nominees place on the final list?

The Real Madrid striker claimed his first Golden Ball in Paris on Monday after a remarkable 2021-22 season for both club and country.

The Barcelona captain has been crowned the best female player in the world for the second year running.

The Real Madrid star is the clear favourite to win the award for the first time ahead of Monday's ceremony in Paris

GOAL has been tracking the race for the most coveted individual award in men's football all year, and here's our final standings...

The Barca star took home the prize in 2021, but one of England's Euros heroes and Lyon's Champions League-winner Ada Hegerberg are in also contention

The final contenders for the most prestigious individual accolade in the game have been revealed

Barcelona's captain became only the third female winner of the prize last year, but has she done enough to retain it?

Real Madrid's No.1 has been tipped to take the gong after a stellar season with the Spanish giants that saw him become a Champions League winner

The contenders for the title of best U21 player on the continent have been confirmed

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Ballon d'Or, including when it is, nominees & more

The former Bundesliga star remains aggrieved by the call to award the forward the prize over him after voting was famously extended