Ronaldo says Vinicius Jr deserved Ballon d’Or over Rodri, calls decision ‘unfair’
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Ronaldo says Vinicius Jr deserved Ballon d’Or over Rodri, calls decision ‘unfair’

The Hindu  

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday it was “unfair” that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior missed out on this year’s award. Rodri helped City to a fourth straight Premier League title and Spain to Euro 2024 while attacker Vinicius guided Madrid to a record-extending 15th Champions League. It was unfair, I say it here in front of everybody,” former Madrid attacker Ronaldo said at the ceremony of the Global Soccer Awards. “They gave it to Rodri, he deserved it too, but I think they should have given it to Vinicius because he won a Champions League,” the Portugal captain added.

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Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or controversy
6 days, 20 hours ago

Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or controversy

The Independent  

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Shots fired at Ronaldo! Rodri destroys Portugal star’s ‘Vinicius deserved Ballon d’Or’ claim: ‘Same journalists…’
6 days, 23 hours ago

Shots fired at Ronaldo! Rodri destroys Portugal star’s ‘Vinicius deserved Ballon d’Or’ claim: ‘Same journalists…’

Hindustan Times  

Known for his outspoken personality, Cristiano Ronaldo recently hit the headlines with comments on the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Speaking during the Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo claimed that Vinicius Junior deserved the award over the Manchester City midfielder as the Brazilian won the Champions League and also scored in the final. Regarded as one of the best midfielders in football …

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a jibe at Ballon d'Or ceremony for snubbing Vinicius Jr: 'It was unfair…'
1 week, 5 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a jibe at Ballon d'Or ceremony for snubbing Vinicius Jr: 'It was unfair…'

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo took a jibe at the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and said Vinicius Jr deserved the prestigious Golden Ball for his incredible season with Real Madrid. Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d'Or five times in the past, said it was unfair for Vinicius not to get the Golden Ball this year. Talking about Manchester City's Rodri, the …

Vinicius Jr deserved Ballon d'Or over Rodri: Cristiano Ronaldo
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1 week, 5 days ago

Vinicius Jr deserved Ballon d'Or over Rodri: Cristiano Ronaldo

India Today  

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that it was "unfair" for Real Madrid's Vin­cius Jºnior to miss out on this year's award. Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed the Ballon d'Or 2024 in October, with Vin­cius, the favorite, finishing in second place. Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards on Friday, Ronaldo argued that Vin­cius was the rightful recipient …

Ronaldo backs Amorim at Man United, picks Vinicius over Rodri at soccer awards
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1 week, 5 days ago

Ronaldo backs Amorim at Man United, picks Vinicius over Rodri at soccer awards

Associated Press  

DUBAI — Cristiano Ronaldo backed Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim on Friday, saying “the storm will finish” after his Portuguese countryman’s difficult start to life in the Premier League. “I say this one year and half ago and I will continue to say, the problem is not the coaches,” Ronaldo added. If you put it back in the aquarium it …

Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 was a rollercoaster for football, filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak. Rodri wins Ballon d’Or, leaves Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid angry Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or, edging out Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. for football's most coveted individual honour. The defensive midfielder has been a cornerstone of Manchester City’s success in recent years and played …

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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3 weeks ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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3 weeks ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

Vinicius Junior, Aitana Bonmati win FIFA The Best Players of the Year awards; Full list of winners
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinicius Junior, Aitana Bonmati win FIFA The Best Players of the Year awards; Full list of winners

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Vinicius Junior, FIFA The Best Men’s Player of the Year winner, scored 24 goals in 39 matches for Real Madrid in the 2023-24 season, along with nine assists. Vinicius Junior won FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year award whereas Aitana Bonmati retained the women's award. Reuters Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior won the 2024 FIFA The Best …

Vinicius Jr named FIFA Best of 2024 after Ballon d'Or snub to Rodri
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinicius Jr named FIFA Best of 2024 after Ballon d'Or snub to Rodri

India Today  

Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was crowned the FIFA Best Player of 2024 on December 18 in Doha, edging out Manchester City's Rodri, who had previously beaten him to the Ballon d'Or earlier this year. The award recognised Vinicius' stellar 2024 season, in which he played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s successful 2023-2024 season, while Spain and …

Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time. Vinicius succeeds Lionel Messi as the FIFA Best men's player after the Argentinian scooped up the last two editions of the award. Having already …

Vinicius Junior wins Best FIFA Men’s Player award
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinicius Junior wins Best FIFA Men’s Player award

The Hindu  

Vinicius Junior won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award and became the first Brazilian to do so since its inception in 2016. In the 2023-24 season, he racked up 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid, with which he lifted the La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Supercopa de Espana. Vinicius topped the votes …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

FIFA has announced the nominees for ‘The Best’ Football Awards 2024, celebrating the year’s top players in women’s and men’s football at club and national levels. Rodri, meanwhile, became the first Manchester City player to claim the Ballon d’Or after spearheading Pep Guardiola’s side to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title and leading Spain to its fourth European Championship …

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has said he would listen to Real Madrid if the “best team in history” one day came knocking. “When Real Madrid, the best club in history, the club with the most titles, and all that it represents, comes calling, well clearly it is an honor and you have to pay attention,” Rodri replied before …

Ballon d'Or 2024: By what margin Rodri edged out Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or 2024: By what margin Rodri edged out Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior?

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France Football, the publication responsible for organizing the Ballon d’Or, recently disclosed how narrowly Manchester City midfielder for the prestigious honor. The news of Vinicius not winning the Ballon d’Or despite leading Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League titles was leaked before the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, leading to a massive protest from the Spanish giants as …

Ballon d’Or organisers announce tiny margin by which Rodri beat Vinicius Jr as voting revealed
2 months ago

Ballon d’Or organisers announce tiny margin by which Rodri beat Vinicius Jr as voting revealed

The Independent  

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Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or
2 months ago

Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

For the last 18 years, the Ballon d’Or has mainly gone to forwards, as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo battled for the top honours. Instead, Rodrigo Hernandez — known globally as Rodri — claimed the men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming only the second defensive midfielder to win the trophy after Lothar Matthaus in 1990. Tiki-taka, Spain’s trademark style, was crafted in …

LaLiga president Javier Tebas slams 'CHILDISH' Real Madrid for skipping the Ballon d'Or ceremony over Vinicius Jr snub - and says they think 'everything revolves around them'
2 months, 1 week ago

LaLiga president Javier Tebas slams 'CHILDISH' Real Madrid for skipping the Ballon d'Or ceremony over Vinicius Jr snub - and says they think 'everything revolves around them'

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid have been denounced again by the LaLiga president for skipping the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night. Madrid refused to attend the glitzy awards gala after finding out in advance that their forward Vinicius Junior had not won the Ballon d'Or, with the Brazilian coming second to Manchester City's Rodri. Real Madrid were 'childish' and 'hotheaded' …

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Vinicius Jr claims ‘they’re not ready’ as Rodri crowned amid Real Madrid boycott
2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Vinicius Jr claims ‘they’re not ready’ as Rodri crowned amid Real Madrid boycott

The Independent  

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Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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2 months, 1 week 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.

Astonishing tantrum sees Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony after learning Vinicius Junior was not being named best player (even though they WERE named best club!)
2 months, 1 week ago

Astonishing tantrum sees Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony after learning Vinicius Junior was not being named best player (even though they WERE named best club!)

Daily Mail  

The prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris was mired in controversy last night after a boycott by Real Madrid and Spanish journalists when striker Vinícius Júnior was denied the title. The prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris was mired in controversy last night after a boycott by Real Madrid and Spanish journalists when striker Vinícius Júnior was denied the title …

Rodri wins Ballon d’Or as Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claims Feminin award second year running
2 months, 1 week ago

Rodri wins Ballon d’Or as Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claims Feminin award second year running

The Independent  

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony

India Today  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony was held on Monday, October 28 at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. The event saw several top and emerging players get their due recognition for their marvellous exploits on the field in 2023. In the lead-up to the event, there was widespread discussion about who would win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for being adjudged …

Ballon d’Or 2024: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid Stars boycott Theatre du Chatelet event in Paris; Here’s why
2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or 2024: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid Stars boycott Theatre du Chatelet event in Paris; Here’s why

Live Mint  

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal along with club president Florentino Perez were absent from the Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony at Theatre du Chetelet in Paris on Monday, as a mark of protest. Vinicius played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s La Liga and UEFA Champions League triumphs in the 2023-24 season. His Real Madrid …

Rodri is not flashy but the Man City midfielder is a trailblazer and his Ballon d'Or victory was a no-brainer, writes JACK GAUGHAN
2 months, 1 week ago

Rodri is not flashy but the Man City midfielder is a trailblazer and his Ballon d'Or victory was a no-brainer, writes JACK GAUGHAN

Daily Mail  

Paris' Place du Chatelet came to a standstill for the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday night, but the bicycles kept coming. 'Class and fair play' is one of the three voting criteria for the gong which was instead won by Rodri, becoming Manchester City's first winner and the only Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to collect the …

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d’Or as Vinicius Jr loses out to Rodri
2 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d’Or as Vinicius Jr loses out to Rodri

The Independent  

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2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest
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2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'

Daily Mail  

A Real Madrid star has reportedly already been informed that he will be crowned the Ballon d'Or winner next month in Paris. This year's list of nominees includes Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Antonio Rudiger, and Federico Valverde from the current crop of Madrid stars, while the recently retired Toni Kroos is also on there. A Real Madrid star …

Karim Benzema’s Subtle Clapback? Flaunts Ballon d’Or After Cristiano Ronaldo Chooses Kylian Mbappe Over Him
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Karim Benzema’s Subtle Clapback? Flaunts Ballon d’Or After Cristiano Ronaldo Chooses Kylian Mbappe Over Him

News 18  

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has taken a subtle dig at Cristiano Ronaldo on social media. This led to the X user claiming, “Karim Benzema responds to Ronaldo picking Mbappe over him with an IG story showing his Ballon d’Or trophy.” Karim Benzema replies to Ronaldo picking Mbappe over him with an IG story showing his Ballon D’or trophy …

Ballon d’Or odds: Vinicius Jr battles Jude Bellingham and Rodri for prestigious prize
4 months ago

Ballon d’Or odds: Vinicius Jr battles Jude Bellingham and Rodri for prestigious prize

The Independent  

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

‘Vinicius Jr deserves Ballon d’Or’: Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez's big claim after Real Madrid's UCL triumph
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Vinicius Jr deserves Ballon d’Or’: Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez's big claim after Real Madrid's UCL triumph

Hindustan Times  

Vinicius Jr finished his season on an emphatic note with a Champions League-winning goal for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley Stadium, London. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates at the end of the Champions League final match. The 23-year-old netted the second goal for Real Madrid in the final to seal the 15th Champions League title …

Vinicius Jr can win two trophies in one Champions League final – the Ballon d’Or awaits
7 months, 1 week ago

Vinicius Jr can win two trophies in one Champions League final – the Ballon d’Or awaits

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo
11 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo

ABP News  

Football superstar Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to have played the game. However, before Messi will showcase his footballing brilliance on the field in that part of the World, he can be seen kicking a ball in a latest video promoting Saudi Arabian tourism. The video is launched days ahead of the Riyadh …

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  

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

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

The Independent  

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Cristiano Ronaldo fires back at former Sporting academy starlet and Chelsea loanee who claimed he DESERVES one of the Portuguese icon's five Ballon d'Or awards
1 year, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo fires back at former Sporting academy starlet and Chelsea loanee who claimed he DESERVES one of the Portuguese icon's five Ballon d'Or awards

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has savagely responded to claims made by former Sporting Lisbon academy starlet Fabio Paim. In an interview on a podcast hosted by PT Clipes, Paim said he deserved at least one of Ronaldo's five Ballon d'Or trophies, and that he could have been on par with the Portuguese icon and Lionel Messi 'if he had half of Cristiano's …

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, 2 months 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 …

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Emiliano Martinez booed at Ballon d’Or ceremony as Argentina goalkeeper collects award in Paris
1 year, 2 months ago

Emiliano Martinez booed at Ballon d’Or ceremony as Argentina goalkeeper collects award in Paris

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 award beating Erling Haaland to the coveted prize
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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