Many fans cannot see past Lionel Messi claiming an eighth Ballon d’Or win, but there are other contenders for when the victor is unveiled on October 16, writes Dylan Appolis.
There were few surprises as FIFA names the final list of three nominees for the best male and female footballers ahead of the Ballon d’Or awards this year.
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed claims from a French journalist that his main aim is to finish his career with more Ballon d’Or wins than 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...
Lionel Messi is the 2021 Ballon d'Or winner - and while there are plenty who are happy to see the award back with the Argentinian, others have questioned what Leo has done to deserve it.
Watch as Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has won the seventh men’s Ballon d’Or of his illustrious career at a ceremony in Paris.
Ballon d'Or 2021 has been announced, with PSG star Lionel Messi picking up his seventh award.
Robert Lewandowski threatens to deny Lionel Messi a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or title as the prestigious awards ceremony returns Monday after it was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has joined the favourites for the Ballon d'Or 2021 after stunning start to the season.