Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after tearing a muscle in his left thigh, the French Football Federation has confirmed.
Real Madrid's France star Karim Benezema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, according to seven-time laureate Lionel Messi.
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...
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has joined the favourites for the Ballon d'Or 2021 after stunning start to the season.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Anele Ngcongca has backed former teammate Kevin De Bruyne to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or in the future. (more…)
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. (more…)
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo deserved to win the Ballon d’Or, but missing out should drive him even more, according to coach Massimiliano Allegri.
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. (more…)
Martin Solveig caused uproar with a comment on stage at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, but winner Ada Hegerberg has forgiven the French DJ. (more…)
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. (more…)