Messi: Benzema ‘deserves’ Ballon d’Or award
Real Madrid’s France star Karim Benezema deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, according to seven-time laureate Lionel Messi.
Lewandowski robbed? Here are the 12 best players never to win the Ballon d’Or
Robert Lewandowski scored 48 goals in a season and still didn’t win the Ballon d’Or – don’t worry Bobby, you’re in good company…
Ballon d’Or 2021: Mo Salah enters the race for the men’s prize
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has joined the favourites for the Ballon d’Or 2021 after stunning start to the season.
Ngcongca tips De Bruyne to win Ballon d’Or one day
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Anele Ngcongca has backed former teammate Kevin De Bruyne to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or in the future. You may also like
Why Messi is Simply the best
Mark Keohane, on IOL Sport, writes that Lionel Messi has no comparison as a goal scorer or goalscoring assist. He also participates in a goal every 70 minutes. You may also like
Ronaldo deserved Ballon d’Or – Allegri
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo deserved to win the Ballon d’Or, but missing out should drive him even more, according to coach Massimiliano Allegri. You may also like
Gareth Bale surprised by Puskas snub
Gareth Bale feels the Puskas Award was made to look ‘diminished’ after his overhead kick for Real Madrid in the Champions League final was snubbed. You may also like
Ballon d’Or winner clears up DJ twerking row
Martin Solveig caused uproar with a comment on stage at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, but winner Ada Hegerberg has forgiven the French DJ. You may also like
Ballon d’Or 2018: Luka Modric’s zenith
Real Madrid’s Champions League glory and Croatia’s World Cup final run saw Luka Modric crown a superb career with the Ballon d’Or being his reward. You may also like
Messi not in Ballon d’Or top three for first time since 2006
Lionel Messi has missed out on a place in the Ballon d’Or’s top three for the first time since 2006. You may also like
