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Ballon d'Or 2025

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Why Jude Bellingham Should Win the 2024 Ballon d'Or

Amanda Langell|

‘Let’s Play’—Lamine Yamal Sends Ballon d’Or Challenge to Main Rival

Jamie Spencer|

Ballon d’Or 2025 Ceremony Date, Location Announced

Max Mallow|

Arsene Wenger Makes Ruthless Claim About Ballon d'Or Award

Roberto Casillas|

France Football Announces Changes to Ballon d’Or Award

Andrew Gastelum|

‘Actually a Shame’—Ballon d’Or Winner Makes Surprise Lamine Yamal Plea

Three-time Ballon d’Or winner Marco van Basten has some surprising advice for Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

Gareth Bale Names His Clear Favorite for Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale believes Ousmané Dembélé is the clear frontrunner for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
James Cormack|

‘Another Dimension’—Ousmane Dembele Addresses Ballon d’Or Battle With Lamine Yamal

Ousmane Dembélé hailed winning the Ballon d’Or as soccer’s ‘Holy Grail.’
Grey Whitebloom|

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The Favorites to Win the Ballon d'Or 2025—Ranked

Sports Illustrated ranks the 15 favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
James Cormack|

Cristiano Ronaldo Names Next Generation of Ballon d'Or Winners

Cristiano Ronaldo predicts the future Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City players to win the Ballon d'Or.
Amanda Langell|

Biggest Snubs From the Ballon d'Or 2024 Nominees

The Ballon d'Or 2024 shortlist does not include Real Madrid's Rodrygo or USWNT's Naomi Girma.
Amanda Langell|

Why Vinicius Junior Should Win the 2024 Ballon d'Or

Vinícius Júnior's performances for Real Madrid in the Champions League, La Liga and Spanish Super Cup were enough to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
Amanda Langell|

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Why Rodri Won In 2024

The Many Reasons to Be Cynical of the Ballon D'Or and Individual Honors

Luka Modric was recognized yet again for a year in which he won the Champions League and reached the World Cup final, but the growing emphasis on individual awards in a team sport highlights the paradox of the Ballon d'Or and its tradition.
Jonathan Wilson|

Every Barcelona Player to Win the Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Aitana Bonmati and Johan Cruyff are amongst Barcelona's legends that have won the Ballon d'Or.
Roberto Casillas|

LIVE Ballon d'Or 2024 Ceremony: Updates From Paris

Live news, updates and the full list of winners from the Ballon d'Or 2024 Ceremony in Paris, France.
Max Mallow|

WHO'S THE GOAT?

The 55 Greatest Soccer Players of All Time

Lionel Messi, Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona headline the greatest soccer players of all time.
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Barcelona All-Time Appearance Leaders: Top 15 Players

Lionel Messi and Barcelona's iconic midfield trio have the most appearances ever in a Blaugrana shirt.
Roberto Casillas|

Man Utd ‘Consider Swap Deal’ for Premier League Star

Tom Gott|

How Liverpool Could Line Up With Hugo Ekitike

Ewan Ross-Murray|

Real Madrid Reveal Staggering Cost of Santiago Bernabeu Renovations

Tom Gott|

Revealed: The Barcelona ‘Message’ That Sparked Nico Williams’s Transfer U-Turn

Tom Gott|