The greatest football players and coaches in the world currently have two opportunities every year to scoop global individual ...

It is almost a quarter of a century since Michael Owen won the Ballon d’Or, and the story of his coronation as Europe’s best footballer belongs to a different era. Word of the young forward’s ascent ...

If you’re a soccer fan, you’ve probably heard of the Ballon d’Or. Since 1956, French magazine France Football has awarded the iconic golden ball to the world’s best player—originally based on their ...

Only seven male players have ever achieved the rare feat since the inception of the Ballon d’Or almost 70 years ago.

Who will win the Ballon d'Or 2025? The list of contenders for the coveted trophy has shifting as the season end nears — July 31. Here are the current power rankings, odds, list of past winners and ...

Winners for the 2021 Men’s Ballon d’Or, Women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy, Kopa Trophy and more. Lionel Messi was presented his seventh Ballon d’Or by longtime teammate Luis Suárez. / FRANCK FIFE/AFP ...

© Getty ImagesThe 2025 shortlist confirms a generational shift, with rising stars like Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal stepping into the spotlight—and legends ...

Ballon d’Or Nominations 2025: How Are the Nominees Selected? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Ballon d’Or is the greatest honour for a soccer player. For them it’s arguably the most important ...

© Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesA detailed view of the Ballon d'Or trophy prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago ...

Who will win the Ballon d'Or 2025? Will it be Ousmane Dembele, Mohamed Salah, or the young phenom Lamine Yamal? These are just a few of the favorite names expected to make the list for this year's ...

(Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) The Ballon d’Or is always more than just a trophy ceremony it’s the night football royalty gathers under one roof. The ...

The Ballon d’Or is the greatest honour for a soccer player. For them it’s arguably the most important moment in their career, and for fans, it’s an annual debate point. Now that the nominees for the ...