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![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's votes in the individual awards were shared online and they make for interesting reading.]]

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino believes Lionel Messi is still “the best in the world”, despite backing Vinicius Junior to scoop the Ballon d’Or. Messi claimed the award for a record-extending eighth time last year after leading…

The Ballon d’Or is widely considered the most prestigious individual award in football.

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or five times in his career, but his relationship with the award has been a chequered one.

Though playing at a lower level in MLS, the Argentine consistently put in remarkable performances and also won a top international honour.

Ronaldo may have landed five Ballon d'Or awards in his career but that has not stopped the superstar from having a controversial past with the prestigious FIFA ceremony

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of the running, a new era has begun for the Ballon d’Or. For the first time since 2003, neither of these football icons made it onto this year’s shortlist. Between them, they’ve clinched the…

Some of the world's best and brightest football talents are in contention to win the the Ballon d'Or 2024, award, considered one of the most prestigious in the sport. But has Lionel Messi made the list?

Gary Lineker has compared Cole Palmer to Lionel Messi after his performance against Newcastle.

Barcelona left their mark on La Liga this weekend with a powerful 4-0 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The two generational talents dominated the award for 15 years. This is when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo won their first Ballon d'Or prizes.

Lionel Messi hasn't been nominated for the Ballon d'Or bringing end to an era that saw him claim the award a record eight times.

Still strutting their stuff in comparative leagues, albeit as their careers wind down, the debate between who is the greater footballer – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo – continues to rage on

Ballon d’Or 2024 is just a few hours away and there is a huge buzz around the possible winner, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi not on the contenders list and secrecy around the result. Check out favourites for the Ballon…

The men's shortlist for the 2023/24 edition of the prestigious individual award is the first since 2003 to feature neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and FC Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati are the favourites to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or in Paris on Monday evening. The men's shortlist for this year's edition of the prestigious individual football…

Former Barcelona player and club icon Lionel Messi reacted to the Catalan team’s commanding win over Real Madrid in La Liga 2024-25 season. Barcelona won the El Clasico with a 4-0 scoreline.

The Thai megastar finds fun and relaxation on the pitch ahead of his return to action at ONE 169.

Barcelona have been celebrating one of the best El Clasico victories in recent years. Hansi Flick’s side secured a 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night, which is also a result that sees them move six points clear at the top…

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has hailed Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid in Saturday’s El Clasico. Robert Lewandowski scored twice at the Santiago Bernabeu to put the Catalans in the lead. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha also got on the…