Kylian Mbappe has tumbled down the list.

Despite being one of the greatest soccer stars of all time and the most decorated Ballon d'Or winner in history, Lionel Messi’s success is under scrutiny from a World Cup champion with Italy. Lionel ...

With six months to go until this year's award is given out, we assess the top 10 candidates as it stands in a new regular ...

Francesco Totti has sparked controversy. The legendary Italian ex-footballer has caused a lot of controversy after comparing ...

Ribery notched 22 goals and 18 assists, winning UEFA’s Best Player in Europe award and achieving his highest-ever Ballon d’Or finish by coming third. Ronaldo did not win any silverware with Real ...

Steve Bardens, David Ramos & Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesFranck Ribery of FC Bayern Munchen, Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF, and Lionel Messi of Barcelona. “I had everything except that that year ...

As the most prestigious individual award in global football, the Ballon d'Or dominates the annual conversation throughout each season. Handed out by France Football in the fall for the previous ...

"F*** them,” Raphinha agreed. With Messi’s absence, Raphinha’s confidence feels all the more justified, especially amid the swirling Ballon d’Or chatter. During his discussion with Romario ...

The absence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from mainstream ... awards at the back end of their careers. A tight 2024 Ballon d'Or race was expected to conclude with Vinicius Junior becoming ...