Ballon d'Or

Thierry Henry responds after Jamie Carragher says Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will win the Ballon d'Or TBR Football06:15Mohamed Salah Liverpool Football

Mohamed Salah told Lionel Messi is 'only player on his level' as ex-Liverpool star claims… Goal.com11:43Mohamed Salah Liverpool Football

Man City fan group issues clarification over controversial banner – ‘Not aimed at Vinicius’ Madrid Universal13:18R.Madrid v Man City Real Madrid Man City

Vinicius: Rodri banner gave me strength | Carra tells City: Have a bit of class Sky Sports10:16R.Madrid v Man City Real Madrid Man City

'The mini Rodri' | How Man City have replaced their Ballon d'Or winner with Nico Sky Sports (Video)13:04Rodri Man City Football

Vinicius Jr claims banner mocking his Ballon d'Or snub inspired him MailOnline00:23Rodri Man City Football

Who's crying now? Real Madrid's Vinicius has last laugh on Man City fans France 2411:08Vinicius Junior Man City Real Madrid

Watch: Manchester City’s Rodri Hernandez gives opinion on Vinicius Junior Ballon d’Or banner Football Espana09:08Vinicius Junior Man City Real Madrid

'Huge source of motivation' - Vinicius Jr, Ancelotti respond to Man City Ballon d'Or banner taunt TNT Sports11:04R.Madrid v Man City Man City Real Madrid

Vinicius silences Man City fans with classy response after Ballon d’Or taunts Madrid Universal08:04R.Madrid v Man City Man City Real Madrid

Real Madrid legend breaks ranks to give honest opinion on Rodri winning Ballon d'Or The Mirror07:06Real Madrid Man City Rodri

Carlo Ancelotti explains Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the Ballon d’Or gala Get Spanish Football News21:42Carlo Ancelotti Real Madrid European Football

Ancelotti talks Vinicius, Vallejo, Guardiola, Rodri, Ballon d’Or ahead of Man City vs Real… Madrid Universal18:46Carlo Ancelotti Real Madrid European Football

Rodri's two-word verdict, Carragher corrected - Behind the Man City banner that riled Real… Manchester Evening News11:53Man City v R.Madrid Real Madrid Man City

Man City taunt Real Madrid over Ballon d'Or as Rodri makes telling reaction in stands Daily and Sunday Express20:45Man City v R.Madrid Real Madrid Man City

Manchester City Fans Target Real Madrid With Ballon d'Or Banner for Champions League Match Sports Illustrated20:18Man City UEFA Champions League Real Madrid

Liverpool legend slams Man City fans for mocking Real Madrid with Ballon d’Or banner – ‘Not… Madrid Universal08:07Real Madrid Man City Liverpool

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In the last 4 hours

'When I left Real Madrid, I'm not saying I punished them, but they realised they weren't going to make the same mistake … FourFourTwo16:03

In the last 8 hours

Mohamed Salah told Lionel Messi is 'only player on his level' as ex-Liverpool star claims… Goal.com11:43

Earlier today

Ballon d'Or season has begun - and Kylian Mbappe, not Vinicius Jr, is Real Madrid's leading… Goal.com08:09

Real Madrid legend breaks ranks to give honest opinion on Rodri winning Ballon d'Or The Mirror07:06

Yesterday

'The mini Rodri' | How Man City have replaced their Ballon d'Or winner with Nico Sky Sports (Video)13:04 18-Feb-25

In the last 7 days

Barcelona icon 2nd: The 10 best non-European players who would've won the Ballon d'Or [view] Give Me Sport19:22 17-Feb-25

Man Utd signed Ballon d'Or winner, 200-goal PSG hotshot and club legend as free agents The Mirror12:45 17-Feb-25

Ballon d’Or winner baffled by what Man Utd trio did vs Tottenham, calls them out for letting their teammates be… United In Focus11:02 17-Feb-25

Real Madrid legend opens up about Mbappe, Vinicius, Saudi links and Ballon d’Or controversy Madrid Universal08:10 17-Feb-25

Ballon d’Or winner makes damning sack verdict on Ruben Amorim, he can’t ‘see it getting better’ Stretty News08:02 17-Feb-25

The Wrexham Messi! Red Dragons star likened to Ballon d'Or winner after Ryan Reynolds & Rob… Goal.com14:37 16-Feb-25

Real Madrid open renewal talks to protect future Ballon d’Or hopeful from Saudi millions –… Madrid Universal06:41 15-Feb-25

Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Manchester City fans’ Vinicius banner on Ballon d’Or defeat CityXtra18:52 14-Feb-25

Vinicius Junior Saudi move: Brazilian wants Real Madrid to ensure he earns more than Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham… The Week15:01 14-Feb-25

Tottenham’s Maddison didn’t hesitate when asked which England player could win the Ballon d’Or Give Me Sport11:21 14-Feb-25

Liberia: George Weah Denies Reports of Elon Musk Offering to Buy His Ballon d'Or AllAfrica09:47 14-Feb-25

The historic email that snatched future Ballon d’Or candidate from Espanyol to Barcelona Barca Universal07:20 14-Feb-25

Where are they now? Every player Cristiano Ronaldo voted to win the Ballon d’Or Planet Football19:13 13-Feb-25

Arsenal legend Ian Wright reveals Dennis Bergkamp was surprisingly named after Ballon d'Or winner FourFourTwo16:05 13-Feb-25

Liverpool legend slams Man City fans for mocking Real Madrid with Ballon d’Or banner – ‘Not… Madrid Universal08:07 13-Feb-25

Mo Salah has the 2025 Ballon d'Or in his hands - opinion Anfield Watch22:01 12-Feb-25

Henry, Carragher and Richards predict 2025 Ballon d'Or winner MailOnline19:50 12-Feb-25

'If I had known': Newcastle United can now add another Ballon d'Or winner to their list of… NUFCFeed19:08 12-Feb-25

Where are they now? Every player Lionel Messi voted for in the Ballon d’Or Planet Football19:08 12-Feb-25

Mohamed Salah sent Liverpool Ballon d’Or trophy message amid Saudi Arabia plan Football36516:02 12-Feb-25

Ballon d’Or winner admitted he would have joined Newcastle United if he knew they were… Geordie Boot Boys16:01 12-Feb-25

Man City fan group issues clarification over controversial banner – ‘Not aimed at Vinicius’ Madrid Universal13:18 12-Feb-25

Man City fans' mocking banner fuelled Real's Vinicius in 3-2 win GMA News12:27 12-Feb-25

Rodri's two-word verdict, Carragher corrected - Behind the Man City banner that riled Real… Manchester Evening News11:53 12-Feb-25

Who's crying now? Real Madrid's Vinicius has last laugh on Man City fans France 2411:08 12-Feb-25

'Huge source of motivation' - Vinicius Jr, Ancelotti respond to Man City Ballon d'Or banner taunt TNT Sports11:04 12-Feb-25

Arsenal legend Henry and Liverpool icon Carragher pick their 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Give Me Sport10:31 12-Feb-25

Thierry Henry on same page as Jamie Carragher over Liverpool icon's Mohamed Salah statement Liverpool.com10:26 12-Feb-25

Vinicius: Rodri banner gave me strength | Carra tells City: Have a bit of class Sky Sports10:16 12-Feb-25

Carragher hits out at Man City for banner v Real Madrid: ‘Ridiculous’ The Independent10:15 12-Feb-25

Vinicius Junior fires back at mocking Man City Ballon d'Or banner 90min10:10 12-Feb-25

'Not funny' - Jamie Carragher slams what Man City supporters did before Real Madrid game Liverpool Echo09:42 12-Feb-25

Mohamed Salah gets unanimous Ballon d'Or verdict after Man City controversy The Mirror09:38 12-Feb-25

Vinicius Jr: Ballon d'Or banner gave me strength Irish Examiner09:11 12-Feb-25

Watch: Manchester City’s Rodri Hernandez gives opinion on Vinicius Junior Ballon d’Or banner Football Espana09:08 12-Feb-25

Ballon d'Or winner calls Celtic two-faced as nose turned up at Hoops + Bayern named Champions… Glasgow World09:05 12-Feb-25

Jamie Carragher calls out 'absolutely ridiculous' Man City actions after Real Madrid loss Daily and Sunday Express08:58 12-Feb-25

Henry, Carragher and Richards agree with predictions for next Ballon d'Or winner Metro.co.uk08:47 12-Feb-25

‘I saw it’ – Vinicius Junior says Rodri Ballon d’Or banner inspired him ‘to have a great game’ The Irish Independent08:46 12-Feb-25

Give Vinicius Jr the Ballon d’Or immediately for this nutmeg & trivela pass Planet Football08:28 12-Feb-25

Ballon d’Or banner gave me strength to have a great game, says Vinicius Junior The4208:09 12-Feb-25

Vinicius silences Man City fans with classy response after Ballon d’Or taunts Madrid Universal08:04 12-Feb-25

Vinicius Junior admits Man City's Ballon d'Or banner 'gave me more strength' as Real Madrid… Goal.com07:58 12-Feb-25

What Real Madrid man did when Man City fans taunted him with chant during UCL match [video] Give Me Sport07:48 12-Feb-25

Ballon d’Or banner gave me strength to have a great game – Vinicius Junior The Independent06:59 12-Feb-25

Real Madrid forward fires back at Manchester City fans over Ballon d’Or banner – ‘Gives me more … Madrid Universal06:42 12-Feb-25

Thierry Henry responds after Jamie Carragher says Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will win the Ballon d'Or TBR Football06:15 12-Feb-25

City v Madrid: Vinícius teased with Ballon d’Or banner Gulf News04:32 12-Feb-25

Vinicius Jr claims banner mocking his Ballon d'Or snub inspired him MailOnline00:23 12-Feb-25

Ballon d’Or banner gave me strength – Vinicius Junior Yahoo! Sport00:02 12-Feb-25

In the last month

Rodri banner gave Vinicius Jr 'more strength' v Man City BBC23:52 11-Feb-25

Vinicius aims dig at Man City over Ballon d'Or banner after late win Evening Standard23:50 11-Feb-25

Vinícius: City banner gave me 'more strength' ESPN.co.uk23:49 11-Feb-25

Cold blooded retort as banner taunt blows up in fans' face Channel 9's Wide World of Sports22:39 11-Feb-25

Real Madrid secure 3-2 Champions League win over City RTHK22:38 11-Feb-25

Man City fans taunt Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. over Ballon d'Or NBC Sports Bay Area22:07 11-Feb-25

Manchester City fans troll Vinicius Junior with Rodri Hernandez banner Football Espana21:15 11-Feb-25

Gerard Piqué labels Real Madrid star ‘a future Ballon d’Or winner’ Get Spanish Football News20:54 11-Feb-25

City fans' banner mocks Vinícius' Ballon d'Or snub ESPN.co.uk20:54 11-Feb-25

Man City taunt Real Madrid over Ballon d'Or as Rodri makes telling reaction in stands Daily and Sunday Express20:45 11-Feb-25

Manchester City Fans Target Real Madrid With Ballon d'Or Banner for Champions League Match Sports Illustrated20:18 11-Feb-25

Comparing Raphinha’s insane 2024-25 stats to Vini Jr’s ‘Ballon d’Or’ numbers in 2023-24 Planet Football19:03 11-Feb-25

How Real Madrid star Vinícius has responded to news of Man City Ballon d’Or banner Get Spanish Football News18:22 11-Feb-25

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri trains at Ochsner Sports Performance Center during New Orleans visit New Orleans Saints - Official Site17:26 11-Feb-25

Brasília to the Big Apple: Gabi Portilho's journey to Gotham FC Hudson River Blue17:10 11-Feb-25

Man City fans to take aim at Vinícius Jr. with banner during Real Madrid clash Get Spanish Football News16:30 11-Feb-25

Kylian Mbappe given blunt ultimatum ahead of huge Man City showdown The Mirror16:10 11-Feb-25

Ballon d’Or winner openly admitted Everton’s Goodison Park is the best stadium in the world Everton News16:00 11-Feb-25

Pep Guardiola says no resentment towards Real Madrid over Ballon d’Or snub BreakingNews.ie13:03 11-Feb-25

Steve McManaman explains why Mbappe must deliver against Man City MailOnline09:46 11-Feb-25

Carlo Ancelotti claims Rodri should have won 2023 Ballon d'Or over Lionel Messi as he defends… Goal.com09:35 11-Feb-25

'We thought Vinicius was the winner' - Carlo Ancelotti defends Ballon d'Or snub The Irish Independent (Video)09:30 11-Feb-25

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti doubles down with thinly veiled dig at Man City star Manchester Evening News08:32 11-Feb-25

Revenge tour?! Vinicius Jr's poor form undermining Ballon d'Or bid as Real Madrid exit rumours… Goal.com08:04 11-Feb-25

Maresca could finally ditch Nkunku by unleashing Chelsea's "future Ballon d'Or winner" - opinion FootballFanCast.com07:19 11-Feb-25

Exclusive: Ballon d’Or win behind Mo Salah’s next career decision CaughtOffside06:32 11-Feb-25

Carlo Ancelotti doubles down on Ballon d'Or snub and makes 'nightmare' Pep Guardiola claim The Mirror00:14 11-Feb-25

'We thought Vini was the winner' - Ancelotti defends Real Madrid Ballon d'Or snub TNT Sports22:40 10-Feb-25

Carlo Ancelotti explains Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the Ballon d’Or gala Get Spanish Football News21:42 10-Feb-25

Ancelotti defends Real Madrid Ballon d'Or snub BBC20:25 10-Feb-25

Ancelotti defends Real's Ballon d'Or snub BBC19:55 10-Feb-25

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti – ‘It wasn’t a mistake not to attend Ballon d’Or ceremony’ Football Espana18:58 10-Feb-25

Ancelotti talks Vinicius, Vallejo, Guardiola, Rodri, Ballon d’Or ahead of Man City vs Real… Madrid Universal18:46 10-Feb-25

Could Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or snub play into Manchester City’s hands? Esteemed Kompany18:43 10-Feb-25

Remontadas, rivals and Ballon d'Or beef: How Man City v Real Madrid became a UCL 'derby' TNT Sports17:45 10-Feb-25

Report: Everton readying £21m bid to sign "phenomenal" star who's a "future Ballon d'Or winner" Give Me Sport17:38 10-Feb-25

Vinicius Jr’s Ballon d’Or snub gives City-Madrid rivalry a bitter edge The Independent17:01 10-Feb-25

Pep Guardiola insists no resentment lingers towards Real Madrid over Ballon d’Or snub The Irish Independent15:54 10-Feb-25

Pep Guardiola says no resentment lingers towards Real Madrid over Ballon d’Or snub Irish Examiner15:49 10-Feb-25

Guardiola says no resentment lingers towards Real Madrid over Ballon d’Or snub Yahoo! Sport15:17 10-Feb-25

'The subject is over': Guardiola dismisses Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott MailOnline14:53 10-Feb-25

Guardiola plays down Ballon d'Or rift with Madrid ESPN.co.uk14:44 10-Feb-25

Barcelona winger on track to outperform Real Madrid star’s ‘Ballon d’Or worthy’ season Barca Universal14:41 10-Feb-25

Todd Boehly will be fuming Chelsea didn’t sign player he agreed a deal for, he’s now a Ballon d’Or candidate - opinion The Chelsea Chronicle11:15 10-Feb-25

Watch: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Manchester City's Rodri, Ballon d'Or winners, attend… Goal.com10:42 10-Feb-25

Bold but necessary: Three reasons why Real Madrid should sell future Ballon d’Or hopeful Madrid Universal07:34 10-Feb-25

Watch: Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, Ballon d'Or winner and Manchester City star Rodri attend… Goal.com02:43 10-Feb-25

Comparing Salah’s stats to Barcelona duo Raphinha & Yamal’s shows Ballon d’Or favourite [view] Give Me Sport20:46 9-Feb-25

Vinicius Jr to ditch Real Madrid? Luka Modric among stars tired of Brazil star's attitude amid… Goal.com19:37 9-Feb-25

Unmatched Ballon d'Or knowledge! Rodri nails football quiz Sky Sports18:43 9-Feb-25

Ballon d'Or named their ‘Dream Team’ - Man Utd icon Sir Alex pointed out what was wrong with it Give Me Sport15:41 9-Feb-25

Ronaldo: 40 and still counting, by Patrick Omorodion Vanguard, Nigeria23:52 8-Feb-25

What Ousmane Dembélé Must Achieve for Shocking Ballon d’Or Upset Over Mo Salah, Raphinha PSG Talk21:50 8-Feb-25

'What a player': Yaya Toure claims Chelsea legend he loves should've won the Ballon d'Or in his career The Chelsea Chronicle15:02 8-Feb-25

Man City name Ballon d’Or winner Rodri in squad for Champions League run in Al Jazeera15:54 7-Feb-25

Yaya Toure names the Chelsea legend that deserved to win the Ballon d'Or but didn't [video] Give Me Sport14:29 7-Feb-25

Huge boost for Man City! Ballon d'Or winner Rodri included in Champions League squad ahead of… Goal.com13:54 7-Feb-25

Man City hopes for Rodri return this season by listing Ballon d'Or winner in Champions League… MailOnline13:42 7-Feb-25

Messi scores 11 goals in one game! Lionel’s son Thiago dazzles for Inter Miami at U13 MLS Cup… Goal.com08:27 7-Feb-25

You can see why Mohamed Salah is asking Liverpool transfer question - he can win the Ballon d’Or Liverpool Echo06:13 6-Feb-25

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Latest news on Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual award. Follow winners, nominees, ceremony updates, and rankings from France Football's annual prize for best player.

The Ballon d'Or, established in 1956 by France Football magazine, stands as football's most coveted individual honour. Presented annually to the player deemed to have performed best over the previous season, the award has been won by Lionel Messi a record eight times, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with five victories.

Spain's Rodri claimed the most recent Ballon d'Or in 2024, marking a significant moment as the first defensive midfielder to win the award since its inception. The ceremony, now co-organised by UEFA and France Football, features an international jury of specialised journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked nations selecting winners based on individual performances, team achievements, and sporting conduct.

Beyond its role in recognising excellence, the Ballon d'Or has evolved to celebrate broader achievements in football. The ceremony now includes the Ballon d'Or Féminin for women's football, the Kopa Trophy for young players, the Yashin Trophy for goalkeepers, and the Sócrates Award for humanitarian work, reflecting the sport's diverse impact and values.

Throughout its history, the award has undergone significant changes. Initially limited to European players, it expanded in 1995 to include all players at European clubs, and in 2007 became truly global. From 2010 to 2015, it merged with FIFA's World Player of the Year award before returning to its independent status. The 2022 reform shifted focus from calendar year to seasonal performance, modernising the selection process.

The Ballon d'Or remains a crucial barometer of footballing excellence, generating widespread debate and discussion across the sport. Our NewsNow feed provides comprehensive coverage of nominations, winners, ceremony updates, and expert analysis, ensuring followers stay informed about this prestigious award that continues to shape football's narrative.

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