Ballon d'Or

Hingst wants Ballon d'Or to move away from 'superstar' preference after Putellas nomination
Ballon d'Or

Hingst wants Ballon d'Or to move away from 'superstar' preference after Putellas nomination

September 17, 2024
World Cup winner Ariane Hingst believes the Ballon d'Or Feminin must reconsider who merits the global award in order to do "justice to the great football players". Former Germany international…
'I deserved it' – Rodrygo frustrated by Ballon d'Or shortlist omission
Ballon d'Or

'I deserved it' – Rodrygo frustrated by Ballon d'Or shortlist omission

September 09, 2024
Rodrygo believes he deserved to be in the reckoning for this year's Ballon d'Or, and thinks his versatility may have worked against him. The Real Madrid attacker was a notable…
Nagelsmann backs Musiala and Wirtz for Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

Nagelsmann backs Musiala and Wirtz for Ballon d'Or

September 08, 2024
Germany have two potential Ballon d'Or winners on their hands in Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, so says Julian Nagelsmann. Musiala scored once and laid on three assists as Germany…
Martinez 'ready to compete' for Ballon d'Or after glory with Inter and Argentina
Ballon d'Or

Martinez 'ready to compete' for Ballon d'Or after glory with Inter and Argentina

September 06, 2024
Lautaro Martinez believes he is worthy of being in consideration for the Ballon d'Or after leading Inter and Argentina to silverware in recent months. Martinez was, unlike his compatriot Lionel…
Messi not on Ballon d'Or shortlist as Yamal, Rodri and Bellingham included
Ballon d'Or

Messi not on Ballon d'Or shortlist as Yamal, Rodri and Bellingham included

September 04, 2024
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has missed out on a nomination for this year's award, with Lamine Yamal, Rodri and six England internationals making the 30-man shortlist.
Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw one of three Manchester City players shortlisted.
Ballon d'Or

'Bunny' Shaw makes second Ballon d'Or shortlist

September 04, 2024
Jamaica and Manchester City striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has once again been included on the 30-player shortlist for the Women’s Ballon d’Or, which is considered the most prestigious individual award…
Rodri deserves Ballon d'Or after revolutionising defensive midfield role, says Lucas
Ballon d'Or

Rodri deserves Ballon d'Or after revolutionising defensive midfield role, says Lucas

August 05, 2024
Rodri deserves to be in contention to win the Ballon d'Or and has revolutionised the way people look at holding midfielders, believes Lucas Leiva. Rodri enjoyed another magnificent campaign in…
Carvajal tipped for surprise Ballon d'Or win by former Madrid team-mate Joselu
Ballon d'Or

Carvajal tipped for surprise Ballon d'Or win by former Madrid team-mate Joselu

July 21, 2024
Dani Carvajal has been tipped to beat his Real Madrid team-mates Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham to the Ballon d'Or by Joselu. Both Vinicius and Bellingham have been touted as…
Tadic tips 'hungry' Bellingham to win the Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

Tadic tips 'hungry' Bellingham to win the Ballon d'Or

June 16, 2024
Jude Bellingham "has everything to win the next Ballon d'Or", Serbia skipper Dusan Tadic insisted after his side fell victim to England's star midfielder. Bellingham was the hero with his…
Neymar backs Vinicius as 'obvious' choice for Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

Neymar backs Vinicius as 'obvious' choice for Ballon d'Or

June 04, 2024
Neymar says Vinicius Junior will "obviously" win the Ballon d'Or after he helped Real Madrid win their 15th Champions League title on Saturday. Vinicius scored the second goal in Madrid's…
'No-one deserves Ballon d'Or more than Vinicius' - Endrick
Ballon d'Or

'No-one deserves Ballon d'Or more than Vinicius' - Endrick

May 31, 2024
Endrick believes "no-one deserves the Ballon d'Or more" than future Real Madrid team-mate Vinicius Junior, as his compatriot gears up for Saturday's Champions League final. Vinicius, who scored the winning…
Bellingham backing 'best player in the world' Vinicius for Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

Bellingham backing 'best player in the world' Vinicius for Ballon d'Or

May 29, 2024
Jude Bellingham will hold no grudges if Real Madrid team-mate Vinicius Junior wins the Ballon d'Or, saying "I'd feel just as proud as if I won it". The England international…
Kroos for the Ballon d'Or? Why not, says Ancelotti
Ballon d'Or

Kroos for the Ballon d'Or? Why not, says Ancelotti

May 15, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Toni Kroos for this year's Ballon d'Or if Real Madrid and Germany win the Champions League and Euro 2024 respectively. With another LaLiga title under their…
On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
Ballon d'Or

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

December 03, 2023
Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or on this day in 2018, marking the first time since 2007 the award did not go to either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The…
Ballon d’Or awards to be co-organised by UEFA from next year
Ballon d'Or

Ballon d’Or awards to be co-organised by UEFA from next year

November 03, 2023
The prestigious Ballon d’Or awards will be co-organised by UEFA from next year. European football’s governing body has reached an agreement with Group Amaury, the owner of media companies France…
Haaland and Mbappe will not repeat Messi-Ronaldo Ballon d'Or dominance, says Vertonghen
Ballon d'Or

Haaland and Mbappe will not repeat Messi-Ronaldo Ballon d'Or dominance, says Vertonghen

October 31, 2023
Jan Vertonghen does not believe there will be two players who dominate the Ballon d'Or during the next decade in the way Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have done. Messi…
Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory with Argentina
Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory with Argentina

October 30, 2023
Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d’Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off…
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins women’s Ballon d’Or
Ballon d'Or

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins women’s Ballon d’Or

October 30, 2023
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or, France Football has announced. The 25-year-old enjoyed a fine year for club and country – winning a league…
Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy at Ballon d’Or ceremony
Ballon d'Or

Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy at Ballon d’Or ceremony

October 30, 2023
Jude Bellingham’s meteoric rise continued as he was awarded the Kopa Trophy for the best player under the age of 21 in world football. The Real Madrid and England midfielder…
Defoe: Messi's World Cup triumph should result in eighth Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

Defoe: Messi's World Cup triumph should result in eighth Ballon d'Or

October 06, 2023
Lionel Messi's World Cup success with Argentina should be enough to win him the upcoming Ballon d'Or, says former England striker Jermain Defoe. Messi finally achieved World Cup glory with…
Lionel Messi heads list of men’s Ballon d’Or nominees; England's Rachel Daly headlines women's list
Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi heads list of men’s Ballon d’Or nominees; England's Rachel Daly headlines women's list

September 06, 2023
Lionel Messi heads the list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka were also…
Lionel Messi.
Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi heads list of men’s Ballon d’Or nominees

September 06, 2023
Lionel Messi heads the list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka were also…
Lewandowski ready for Haaland challenge after winning Gerd Muller Trophy
Ballon d'Or

Lewandowski ready for Haaland challenge after winning Gerd Muller Trophy

October 17, 2022
Robert Lewandowski earned the Gerd Muller Trophy by scoring 57 goals for club and country last season and is not about to shirk the challenge of reeling in Erling Haaland…
Benzema realises 'childhood dream' by winning Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

Benzema realises 'childhood dream' by winning Ballon d'Or

October 17, 2022
Karim Benzema said he had realised a childhood dream by winning the Ballon d'Or for the first time on Monday. The Real Madrid captain was rewarded for an outstanding 2021-22…
Ronaldo 20th in voting as Benzema beats Mane to Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

Ronaldo 20th in voting as Benzema beats Mane to Ballon d'Or

October 17, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo finished in 20th place in the Ballon d'Or voting as he headlined an array of stars to fall short of 2022 winner Karim Benzema. Ronaldo, Benzema's former Real…
Benzema's moment arrives, crowning glory for Real Madrid star who stepped out of Cristiano Ronaldo's long shadows
Ballon d'Or

Benzema's moment arrives, crowning glory for Real Madrid star who stepped out of Cristiano Ronaldo's long shadows

October 17, 2022
Siuuuu, it's come to this. The sidekick takes centre stage. The man who carried water for Cristiano Ronaldo gets his champagne moment. Karim Benzema has gone from jeers to cheers…
Ballon d'Or winner Benzema goes from Tallaght to top of the world with Real Madrid
Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or winner Benzema goes from Tallaght to top of the world with Real Madrid

October 17, 2022
Perhaps there's something in the notion of a lucky Shamrock. Thirteen years on from making his Real Madrid debut in a friendly against Shamrock Rovers, Karim Benzema is the world…
BREAKING NEWS: Benzema wins first Ballon d'Or after stunning 44-goal season
Ballon d'Or

BREAKING NEWS: Benzema wins first Ballon d'Or after stunning 44-goal season

October 17, 2022
Karim Benzema has been rewarded for his career-best 2021-22 season with his first Ballon d'Or in a ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Real Madrid captain Benzema was…
Putellas wins back-to-back Ballons d'Or Feminin despite ACL tear
Ballon d'Or

Putellas wins back-to-back Ballons d'Or Feminin despite ACL tear

October 17, 2022
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas took home a second straight Ballon d'Or Feminin award on Monday to become the first two-time winner. Putellas was recognised in 2021 after winning…
Mbappe desperate for first Ballon d'Or win, names Benzema and Mane as main rivals
Ballon d'Or

Mbappe desperate for first Ballon d'Or win, names Benzema and Mane as main rivals

August 13, 2022
Kylian Mbappe claimed it is a "big lie" to say players do not care about winning the Ballon d'Or as he named Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane as his main…
Now or never for Benzema with Ballon d'Or, but he has Mbappe's backing
Ballon d'Or

Now or never for Benzema with Ballon d'Or, but he has Mbappe's backing

August 13, 2022
Kylian Mbappe suggests Karim Benzema would have to "stop thinking about the Ballon d'Or forever" if he did not win the top individual award this year. Benzema is the favourite…
Messi has 'no doubts' over Benzema for Ballon d'Or and reflects on pipping Lewandowski
Ballon d'Or

Messi has 'no doubts' over Benzema for Ballon d'Or and reflects on pipping Lewandowski

May 30, 2022
Lionel Messi says there can be "no doubts" Karim Benzema would be a worthy Ballon d'Or winner after the Real Madrid star cemented his frontrunner status with Champions League glory.…
Barcelona great Kluivert backs Mbappe to win Ballon d'Or soon
Ballon d'Or

Barcelona great Kluivert backs Mbappe to win Ballon d'Or soon

May 29, 2022
Kylian Mbappe will not have long to wait until he wins the Ballon d'Or, according to Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert. Mbappe was widely expected to join Real Madrid when his…
Ibrahimovic speaks his mind on missing out to 'Mr Perfect' pair Ronaldo and Messi for Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

Ibrahimovic speaks his mind on missing out to 'Mr Perfect' pair Ronaldo and Messi for Ballon d'Or

March 27, 2022
Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has put his failure to land a Ballon d'Or award down to not fitting the "Mr Perfect" mould of perennial winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.…
Ballon d'Or voting process changing after controversial Messi win
Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or voting process changing after controversial Messi win

March 11, 2022
The Ballon d'Or voting process will undergo a number of reforms ahead of the next ceremony, it was announced on Friday. France Football editor-in-chief Pascal Ferre confirmed in L'Equipe there…
Ibrahimovic: I don't need Ballon d'Or to prove I'm the best
Ballon d'Or

Ibrahimovic: I don't need Ballon d'Or to prove I'm the best

December 13, 2021
Zlatan Ibrahimovic insisted he does not need to win the Ballon d'Or to prove the Milan star is the best. Ibrahimovic has won league titles with Ajax, Inter, Barcelona, Milan,…
Lewandowski has not let Ballon d'Or snub affect him, says Nagelsmann
Ballon d'Or

Lewandowski has not let Ballon d'Or snub affect him, says Nagelsmann

December 10, 2021
Robert Lewandowski has continued with business as usual despite disappointment at the 2021 Ballon d'Or awards, according to Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Lewandowski had to settle for second…
Ballon d'Or: Messi wants to see Lewandowski rewarded for 2020 exploits
Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or: Messi wants to see Lewandowski rewarded for 2020 exploits

November 29, 2021
Ballon d'Or 2021 winner Lionel Messi has said that runner-up Robert Lewandowski deserved a Ballon d'Or of his own for his exploits last year. Messi claimed the coveted award for…
Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo finishes sixth as Messi wins historic seventh award
Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo finishes sixth as Messi wins historic seventh award

November 29, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo lost ground in his quest to claim more Ballon d'Or awards than his rival Lionel Messi, finishing sixth while the Argentine claimed a historic seventh award. It is…
Ballon d'Or: How Messi pipped Lewandowski to 2021 award
Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or: How Messi pipped Lewandowski to 2021 award

November 29, 2021
Lionel Messi has edged out Robert Lewandowski to the 2021 Ballon d'Or award, a seventh of his magnificent career. World football's most prestigious individual accolade was back up for grabs…
BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Messi wins historic seventh Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or

BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Messi wins historic seventh Ballon d'Or

November 29, 2021
Lionel Messi has won a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or after beating Robert Lewandowski to the most sought-after individual prize in football. The Paris Saint-Germain star may have endured a somewhat…
© 2024 SportsMaxTV All Rights Reserved.