Ballon d'Or

Lamine Yamal laid down the gauntlet to fellow Ballon d'Or contender Ousmane Dembele ahead of Spain's Nations League semi-final clash with France.

Robert Lewandowski is fully backing his team-mate Lamine Yamal to bag the Ballon d'Or award, but warns the Spaniard of changes in rules.

Gavi is backing Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal to claim Ballon d’Or honours ahead of Champions League-winning PSG star Ousmane Dembele.

Lamine Yamal was asked whether he thinks he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or by a reporter who referenced Cristiano Ronaldo's perceived arrogance.

Barcelona legend Xavi believes he deserved at least the 'Ballon de Bronze' for consistently finishing third in the Ballon d'Or awards.

A player that looked destined to be remembered as one of the biggest wastes of money in football history now has a surprising shot at redemption

Kylian Mbappe's golden boot heroics won't be enough to secure him the Ballon d'Or award, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson.

Mohamed Salah sees this year as his best chance of winning the Ballon d'Or after playing a crucial role in Liverpool's Premier League title success.

Ronaldinho has backed Lamine Yamal to "make history" at Barcelona and believes the teenager is capable of winning the Ballon d'Or "several" times.

UEFA has confirmed the date the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be heard as the world's top stars compete for the world player of the season award.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been warned it is "almost impossible" for his Ballon d’Or dream to come true, despite moving to Real Madrid.

In peak form this season, Pedri revealed his Ballon d'Or ambitions and claimed that Rodri lifting the award last year made his dream more realistic.

The 2025 prize remains up for grabs, and there's no reason why the Spain playmaker shouldn't be among the leading contenders

Harry Kane has been told that he is "absolutely top three in the Ballon d'Or", with the Bayern Munich striker still chasing down first place.

Ronaldinho is backing “great friend” Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d’Or at some stage, with Real Madrid the perfect club for him.

Ousmane Dembele starred for PSG against Dunkerque and fans are calling for him to win the Ballon d'Or as reward for his stellar 2024-25 season.

The Egyptian's Golden Ball hopes were dealt a potentially fatal blow in the Champions League, but he could yet make history in the Premier League