Since Sir Stanley Matthews took the first award almost 70 years ago, the Ballon d'Or has become a testament to the extraordinary skill, dedication, and impact of the game's legends and their mark on the game. Since 2018, the Ballon d'Or Féminin has also recognised the achievements of th...
The Ballon d’Or represents the peak of individual achievement in football, bestowing upon winners the validation that Planet Earth cannot, at that moment, locate a better player than them. They aren’t doled out for fun. Hence, as we celebrate the first 200 continental fixtures to be he...
Rodri has become the third player to win the Ballon d'Or while playing in the Premier League. Here's how the elite trio did it29 October 2024 Watch: The Premier League's Ballon d'Or winners Rodri has become the third player to win the Ballon d'Or while playing in the Premier League...
As of 2024, Lionel Messi had won the Ballon d'Or more times than any other player in the world, with eight awards in total. His most recent Ballon d’Or was awarded in 2023 following his first ever World Cup win with Argentina. Meanwhile, Messi’s professional rival Cristiano Ronaldo has...
Historically, the Ballon d'Or goes to a player from a successful team and over the years, Real Madrid have been perennial winners, especially with Carlo Ancelotti in charge. Jude Bellingham is in his second season as a Madrid player and although he struggled in the early stages of the cam...
His recent move to Al Nassr – a result of him having “won everything in Europe" – sees the player earning a staggering $200 million a year making the five-time Ballon d’Or winner the highest-earning football player in the world. ...
When theFC Barcelona Legendsgo head-to-head against the greats ofManchester Unitedat theCamp NouonFriday, two very special individuals will be lining up for the blaugrana. RivaldoandRonaldinho, two great Brazilians who donned the no.10 jersey at different times, each won the Ballon d’Or whil...
Their next Ballon d'Or did not come until 2000 and it may be contentious to categorise it solely as a Madrid win given it went to Luis Figo, who had spent half of the year on the other side of the rivalry before his shock move to the capital. ...
Just think to the Santos, the Tank or, more recently, the Ballon Bleu. The opaline silver dial offers great one-watch versatility with a fresh tonality and a great pop of red. So, in celebration of today’s anniversary of the brand setting up operations there on June 1, 1904, Oris ...
Historically, the Ballon d'Or goes to a player from a successful team and over the years, Real Madrid have been perennial winners, especially with Carlo Ancelotti in charge. Jude Bellingham is in his second season as a Madrid player and although he struggled in the early stages of the cam...