Messi dedicates eighth Ballon d’Or to Maradona
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi dedicates eighth Ballon d’Or to Maradona

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Lionel Messi clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or on October 30. Staged at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris, Messi emerged victorious over other football luminaries like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Messi, after winning the World Cup for Argentina in 2022, wished Maradona was alive to see his country become world champions again. Other contenders for Ballon d'Or Messi faced intense competition, notably from Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and France's Kylian Mbappe. With eight goals, three of which came in the championship match versus Argentina, the French football player finished as the tournament's top scorer in 2022.

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Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

Firstpost  

The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest

The Hindu  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony will take place on Monday evening in Paris. The biggest headline will be the absence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, holders of 13 Ballon d'Or wins between them, as neither have been nominated for the first time in 20 years. Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the favorite to be crowned the world's …

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

New Indian Express  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Also excluded was Messi’s great rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami last year, is still delivering at …

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed
1 year ago

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each …

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
1 year ago

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or on this …

Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or is 'disgraceful' as 'he wasn't even the best player at PSG' claims former France international Jerome Rothen... as he insists Erling Haaland deserved top award
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d'Or is 'disgraceful' as 'he wasn't even the best player at PSG' claims former France international Jerome Rothen... as he insists Erling Haaland deserved top award

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or victory has been branded 'disgraceful' by former PSG player Jerome Rothen. Messi collected his eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday night after winning the World Cup with Argentina and Ligue 1 with PSG. Jerome Rothen ripped into Lionel Messi on his RMC Sport show, saying it was 'disgraceful' that he had won the Ballon d'Or Messi picked …

Lionel Messi and his ex-Navy SEAL bodyguard pose with the Ballon d'Or on a private jet as the Inter Miami star flies back from Paris after winning the prestigious award for an eighth time
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and his ex-Navy SEAL bodyguard pose with the Ballon d'Or on a private jet as the Inter Miami star flies back from Paris after winning the prestigious award for an eighth time

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi and his Ballon d'Or were in safe hands Monday night as the World Cup winner flew back from Paris with his bodyguard in tow. The Inter Miami star picked up his eighth Ballon d'Or during a ceremony in the French capital Monday night beating Manchester City's 52-goal star Erling Haaland to the prestigious soccer award. The World Cup …

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award

The Independent  

✕ Close Messi beats Haaland to Ballon d’Or as Bellingham picks up gong for best young player Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Messi beat competition from Manchester City’s treble-winners, an inevitable result after he …

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time

India TV News  

Lionel Messi was crowned the best footbal player of the world with the Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or award is being given to the best footbal player of the year since 1956 with Stanley Matthews of Blackpool being the first ever winner of the award. In Women's football, Megan Rapinoe of Reign was the first winner …

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims Women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims Women's award

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Messi dedicated the trophy to late Argentina legend Diego Maradona, who would have celebrated his 63rd birthday on Monday. Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize. For Messi, the trophy rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances …

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

The Hindu  

The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi also paid …

Messi's outstanding gesture for Maradona after winning record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi's outstanding gesture for Maradona after winning record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi said Monday he was not thinking about his long-term future as he sought to enjoy winning the eighth Ballon d'Or of his storied career. Inter Miami CF's Argentine forward Lionel Messi gestures on stage as he receives his 8th Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi who is the FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina legend was awarded for the eighth time with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on October 30. English football icon David Beckham who is the owner of Inter Miami presented the award to Messi. Messi's seven goals in the World Cup tournament brought back hope among fans who believed his team will …

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award

China Daily  

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi with the men's Ballon d'Or. PARIS -- Lionel Messi won his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or here on Monday, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's award. FC Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati after winning the women's Ballon d'Or. Norwegian forward Erling Haaland came second for winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup title with Manchester …

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award

Al Jazeera  

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize at a glittering ceremony in Paris. For Messi, the trophy awarded to him on Monday rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances at last year’s World Cup in Qatar, when he dragged Argentina to victory, scoring seven goals …

Lionel Messi and David Beckham have full-circle moment as MLS' first-ever designated player presents Inter Miami star with Ballon d'Or
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and David Beckham have full-circle moment as MLS' first-ever designated player presents Inter Miami star with Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday night - and was presented the award by fellow MLS trailblazer David Beckham. The former Manchester United and England star gushed over Messi, who led Miami to a Leagues Cup title shortly after joining the club. David Beckham presented Lionel Messi with his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy on Monday The two …

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner

The Hindu  

Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d’Or has been given out to men every year since 1956. Here is a look back at all his eight Ballon d’Or titles: 2009 Messi finished ahead of last year’s winner Cristiano Ronaldo by a record 240-point margin, with his Barcelona teammate Xavi in third. Messi’s prolific scoring and unselfish creative play inspired …

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 award beating Erling Haaland to the coveted prize
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 award beating Erling Haaland to the coveted prize

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or title, winning the men's award at the 2023 ceremony following his outstanding season leading Argentina to World Cup glory. 2023 Ballon d'Or rankings 1st Lionel Messi 2nd Erling Haaland 3rd Kylian Mbappe 4th Kevin de Bruyne 5th Rodri 6th Vinicius Jr 7th Julian Alvarez 8th Victor Osimhen 9th Bernardo Silva 10th Luka …

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award

Associated Press  

PARIS — The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi …

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?

News 18  

The 67th edition of the Ballon d’Or award ceremony will be held on October 31. If some reports turn true, Lionel Messi has already been adjudged the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. Erling Haaland, who won a treble with Manchester City last season, is the closest competitor to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race. Ballon d’Or 2023 …

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or
1 year, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player. Messi, a seven-time winner of the sport’s biggest individual honor, fulfilled his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to victory at last year’s World Cup. “I always said that the Ballon d’Or …

Lionel Messi should have own Ballon d’Or category, says Guardiola
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi should have own Ballon d’Or category, says Guardiola

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi should have his own category at the Ballon d’Or but admitted the World Cup winner and Manchester City hotshot Erling Haaland would both be deserving winners of the prize. Messi, who recently left Paris Saint Germain for Inter Miami, is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time after leading Argentina to …

Lionel Messi: FIFA World Cup was the most important trophy for me, not thinking about Ballon d’Or
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi: FIFA World Cup was the most important trophy for me, not thinking about Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has had quite a season so far. With nine goals in the Leagues Cup for his new club Inter Miami this season, Messi looks in brilliant form, leading the club’s goalscoring charts in 2023 and also in the tournament so far. You know, the most important thing is to win trophies as a team,” Messi said in the …

Video: Lionel Messi’s 8th Ballon D’Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition match
1 year, 4 months ago

Video: Lionel Messi’s 8th Ballon D’Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition match

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi held the Ballon D’Or over his head as fireworks lit up the sky to bring a pregame ceremony to a close. 🗣️M E S S I 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/sQeXwFdUMO — Inter Miami CF November 11, 2023 “It’s beautiful to share it with you all,” Messi said. “The winner of his eighth Ballon D’Or, the guy who lifted as captain …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s award at a ceremony in Paris. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the …

Messi equals Maradona FIFA World Cup goal tally after strike against Mexico
2 years ago

Messi equals Maradona FIFA World Cup goal tally after strike against Mexico

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi got level with Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a stunning goal against Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. With the goal, the 35-year-old took his goal tally to eight, going level with the two-time World Cup winner Maradona and his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, who also got to that feat, in this edition of the World …

Lionel Messi pays tribute to Diego Maradona, criticised by the legend’s son
2 years ago

Lionel Messi pays tribute to Diego Maradona, criticised by the legend’s son

The Hindu  

Football icon Lionel Messi paid homage to former Argentina coach Diego Maradona on his second death anniversary on November 25. Messi’s tribute came at a time when Maradona’s son Diego Sinagra criticised the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner after a shock 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening game at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Although he achieved great success …

Ex-Barcelona superstar reveals he had 'scuffle' with Cristiano Ronaldo at Ballon d'Or ceremony
2 years, 2 months ago

Ex-Barcelona superstar reveals he had 'scuffle' with Cristiano Ronaldo at Ballon d'Or ceremony

Hindustan Times  

Two of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game, goal machines Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a storied rivalry during their respective La Liga stints at FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. While Argentine stalwart Messi used to be the driving force of the Catalan giants at Camp Nou, Portugal captain Ronaldo remained Real Madrid's go-to-man for …

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best
3 years ago

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best

The Hindu  

Samuel Eto’o has the makings of a soothsayer. Not so long ago, the Barcelona legend while saying he believed Argentina talisman Lionel Messi presently stood head and shoulders above the rest in world football, also predicted his ‘little brother’ will lift the Ballon d’Or for a record seventh time. What Eto’o foresaw, turned into reality in Paris on Monday evening …

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or haul
3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or haul

Firstpost  

Pascal Ferre, the editor in chief of France Football, was quoted in the New York Times recently saying Ronaldo told him his primary motivation was to retire having won the accolade more often than his old rival Messi. London, United Kingdom: Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a “disrespectful” claim that his only remaining ambition is to …

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
3 years ago

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or for a record-extending seventh time on Monday, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major international trophy with Argentina. Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards Alexia Putellas became the third winner of the women's award for an outstanding season with Barcelona …

Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or, Putellas takes women's honour
3 years ago

Ballon d'Or 2021: Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or, Putellas takes women's honour

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won his record seventh men's Ballon d'Or award on Monday beating the likes of Robert Lewandowski and rival Cristiano Ronaldo to the prize in Paris. I'd like to thank all my teammates at Barcelona and Argentina.” “I would like to say to Robert that it's an honor to be your rival, and everyone would say you deserved to …

PSG’s Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or
3 years ago

PSG’s Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or

Al Jazeera  

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the women’s award for first time after outstanding season. Argentine forward Lionel Messi has claimed his seventh Ballon d’Or, edging out Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and Italian midfielder Jorginho for the top honour. Messi, who moved from Barcelona to Paris St Germain over the summer, retained the prestigious award on Monday, breaking his …

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time
4 years ago

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time

News 18  

Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo have found place in the greatest team of all time announced by France Football — Ballon D’or Dream Team. The esteemed line-up includes Brazil’s three-time World Cup winner Pele and legendary Argentinian Diego Maradona, who died last month of a heart-attack. “It’s such an honour to be elected the best centre forward of all …

La Liga: Lionel Messi Pays Tribute to Maradona With Shirt Of Argentina Great
4 years ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi Pays Tribute to Maradona With Shirt Of Argentina Great

News 18  

Lionel Messi paid tribute to Diego Maradona by stripping off his Barcelona top to reveal the Argentina great’s shirt after he scored the final goal of a 4-0 rout of Osasuna on Sunday. Messi celebrated his powerful strike from outside the box to cap the comfortable victory by taking off Barcelona’s blue-and-burgundy to bare the red-and-black of Maradona’s shirt from …

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