You Might Like

Who will win 2024 Ballon d'Or? BBC Sport looks at six of the probable contenders to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or, including England's Jude Bellingham. BBC Sport - Published on July 18, 2024
Messi farewell? Vinicius Jr for Ballon d'Or? Copa America set to start BBC Sport tells you the things to look out for in this summer's Copa America in the United States. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2024
Who needs the Ballon d'Or? England star named world's best footballer by popular game He may be in contention to win the Ballon d'Or but Jude Bellingham has already been ranked as the world's best footballer - by the makers of popular card game Top Trumps. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2024
Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy to be auctioned against wishes of his heirs Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy will be sold at auction, despite his heirs claiming the current owner has no right to sell it. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2024
Ronaldo breaks Saudi league goal record Watch Cristiano Ronaldo break the Saudi Pro League single-season scoring record, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scoring his 35th goal for Al-Nassr in their clash against Al-Ittihad. BBC Sport - Published on May 28, 2024
Liga F not changed after World Cup win - Bonmati Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati says things "have not changed" for female players in Spain despite winning the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2024
Foden could be future Ballon d'Or winner - Frank Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is England's best chance of having a future Ballon d'Or winner, says Brentford manager Thomas Frank. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024
Messi vows to win more trophies with Inter Miami Lionel Messi has "no doubt" that Inter Miami will secure more silverware after he extended his record for Ballon d'Or wins. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023
I deserve to be able to say goodbye to Barcelona - Messi Lionel Messi says he deserves a chance to say goodbye to Barcelona fans after winning the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023
Is Bellingham England's best ever talent? The Monday Night Club discuss whether Jude Bellingham is England's best talent since Paul Gascoigne, after he was named best young player at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023
Reaction to Ballon d'Or awards and latest football news Lionel Messi wins eighth men's Ballon d'Or as Spain's Aitana Bonmati claims women's award - reaction plus EFL Cup and Women's Nations League build-up. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023
Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or - with Bellingham taking top under-21 award Lionel Messi has been crowned Ballon d'Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. Sky News - Published on October 30, 2023
I owe Sir Bobby Charlton everything - Beckham David Beckham presents the 2023 Ballon d'Or and says he "owes Sir Bobby Charlton everything" for his football career. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023	Bonmati wins Women's Ballon d'Or after World Cup success Watch the moment Spain and Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati wins her first Women's Ballon d'Or. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023
Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or Watch the moment Argentina & Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi wins a record-extending eighth Men's Ballon d'Or Trophy. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023	Remarkable Messi records that may never be broken Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who is celebrating a record eighth Ballon d'Or, continues to set records in the twilight of his career. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023
Messi wins Men's Ballon d'Or for eighth time Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland to win the Ballon d'Or for an eighth time. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023	Lineker reminded of MOTD moment at Ballon d'Or awards Gary Lineker introduces the Gerd Muller Trophy at the 2023 Ballon d'Or awards and is reminded of the moment he wore his underwear on Match of the Day after Leicester won the title. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023
Stanway says Ballon d'Or clash is 'unfortunate' England's Georgia Stanway finds it "unfortunate" that female players nominated for the Ballon d'Or will be unable to attend the awards ceremony as they are on international duty. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023	Ballon d'Or winners to be named - watch on BBC The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday, with Argentina's Lionel Messi the favourite to win the men's award for the eighth time. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023
Watch 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony - plus live text Watch & follow live text coverage of the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023	Watch great Premier League moments from Ballon d'Or winners BBC Sport takes a look back at great moments featuring Ballon d'Or winners who have played in the Premier League, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Owen. BBC Sport - Published on October 26, 2023
'Perhaps if you'd moved to Blackburn, you'd have won Ballon d'Or by now' Ilkay Gundogan jokes that Robert Lewandowski could have been a Ballon d'Or winner by now if a proposed move to Blackburn early in his career had gone ahead. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2023	Haaland should win Ballon d'Or - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola feels striker Erling Haaland should win the 2023 Ballon d'Or. BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023
Salah latest as Saudi transfer window closes Latest on Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future before the Saudi transfer window closes on Thursday, plus the Ballon d'Or nominations are released. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2023	England trio & Man City seven on Ballon d'Or shortlist England's Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane and seven Manchester City players are on the shortlist for the 2023 Ballon d'Or. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2023
Lionesses quartet among Ballon d'Or nominees England quartet Mille Bright, Rachel Daly, Mary Earps and Georgia Stanway are among the nominees for the women's Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best female footballer in 2023. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2023	'We have 23 Ballons d'Or' - Spain show they are contenders After losing 4-0 to Japan in their previous match, Spain show they have rediscovered the form that makes them Women's World Cup contenders with a classy win over Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023
Inter Miami unveil Messi as new signing MLS side Inter Miami announce Argentina forward and seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi as their new signing. BBC Sport - Published on July 16, 2023	A new footballing era - who will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or? As Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema join Cristiano Ronaldo in embarking on to pastures new, BBC Sport turns the spotlight on potential winners of the 2024 Ballon d'Or. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023
Benzema agrees to join Saudi champions Al-Ittihad Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema agrees terms with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023	Mudryk - the Chelsea new boy with a Ballon d'Or dream Chelsea have spent an initial £62m on a player with 12 goals who has never played outside Ukraine, so who is Mykhailo Mudryk and why has he caught the eye? BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023