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 Ballond'Or last year after leading Argentina ...
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 Ballond'Or. The most decorated player in ...
The last player to win the award based on performances ... In the timeframe for 2024 Ballond’Or consideration, Messi has scored 13 goals and made 12 assists in 18 appearances (1,408 minutes ...
Vinícius Júnior is the favorite to win the 2024 Ballond'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 Ballond’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 ...