Messi scored 60 goals for club and country in 2010, but even he didn't expect to win his second successive Ballon d'Or. "It was already just great to be here next to my two friends," he said as he ...

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has shared his insight on the never-ending GOAT debate, explaining the difference between Cristiano ...

Before Messi, the last player to win back-to-back awards was Dutch striker Marco van Basten in 1988 and '89. Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or last year after leading Argentina to ...

Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernández, all La Masia products, shared the podium. Here's a list of all the Barcelona players to ever win the Ballon d'Or. The most decorated player in the ...

The only other winners since 2008, when Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or, were Luka Modric in 2018 and Karim Benzema in 2022 ...

The debate over who is football’s greatest ever player will run and run for decades to come, but the greatest player in the ...

The last player to win the award based on performances ... In the timeframe for 2024 Ballon d’Or consideration, Messi has scored 13 goals and made 12 assists in 18 appearances (1,408 minutes ...

Barcelona executive Enric Masip has shared his view on Vinicius Jr's Ballon d'Or snub while comparing the situation to that of Lionel Messi.

Vinícius Júnior is the favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or. The Brazilian was Real ... At 23 years old, Vinícius Jr. broke Messi's longstanding record and became the youngest player to ever ...

Messi and Ronaldo have undeniably made the Ballon d’Or matter. Or, at least, more than it used to. Mbappe has spoken openly of his ambition to win the big prize and some major transfers ...

the last player to win back-to-back awards was Dutch striker Marco van Basten in 1988 and ’89. Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or last year after leading Argentina to triumph at ...