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 own record set in 2019 when he won the Ballon d’Or for the sixth time. “Winning the prestigious award for a record seventh time, the Paris Saint-Germain striker is continuing to make history,” the French football club said on Twitter of Messi’s victory.

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FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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.

Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Spanish Women's Football Dominates at the Ballon d'Or Awards
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spanish Women's Football Dominates at the Ballon d'Or Awards

China Daily  

Spanish women's footballers Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas win the Ballon d'Or awards. Yamal is named the best young player. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane share the Gerd Muller Trophy. Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez retains the Yashin Trophy as the best goalkeeper. U.S. women's Olympic-winning coach Emma Hayes is named Women's Coach of the Year.

Spanish Women's Football Dominates Ballon d'Or, With Aitana and Bonmati Shining Bright
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spanish Women's Football Dominates Ballon d'Or, With Aitana and Bonmati Shining Bright

China Daily  

Spanish women's footballers Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas win the Ballon d'Or, marking four consecutive years for Spanish players in the award. Yamal is named the best young player under 21. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane share the Gerd Muller Trophy, while Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez retains the Yashin Trophy as the best goalkeeper. France Football …

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

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 …

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 …

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

Messi dedicates eighth Ballon d’Or to Maradona

Live Mint  

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or
1 year, 1 month ago

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday. Bonmati succeeds her international teammate Alexia Putellas as the winner of the prize after inspiring Spain to glory at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year. The 25-year-old midfielder was named the best player at the World …

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, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. 8 ballon dor nominees is crazy man that’s like a quarter of the award just being Manchester City pic.twitter.com/GmeF7qlMe5— eŵân September 6, 2023 PSG’s Kylian Mbappe …

Lionel Messi leads the 2023 Ballon d'Or shortlist along with a host of Premier League stars... but there's no space for Cristiano Ronaldo on the list
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi leads the 2023 Ballon d'Or shortlist along with a host of Premier League stars... but there's no space for Cristiano Ronaldo on the list

Daily Mail  

The nominations for this year's Ballon d'Or award have been revealed and there's a number of Premier League stars included on the shortlist. Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was one of the 30-players nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award on Wednesday afternoon The likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe filled out the remaining candidate slots Your …

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award

The Hindu  

Football is back with its most prestigious award as France Football published its list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or, women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy and Kopa Trophy for the 2023 on Wednesday. Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022 and Erling Haaland, treble-winner with Manchester City last season were …

'I think he will be crowned': Lionel Messi or Erling Haaland? Ronaldo picks 2023 Ballon d'Or winner
1 year, 6 months ago

'I think he will be crowned': Lionel Messi or Erling Haaland? Ronaldo picks 2023 Ballon d'Or winner

Hindustan Times  

With the Ballon d'Or considered to be among the most prestigious awards in world football, the 67th annual ceremony is scheduled for October 30 and nominees will be announced on September 6. Former Real Madrid Karim Benzema is the reigning Ballon d'Or winner and it is highly unlikely that he will retain his crown. Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are …

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 …

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi was crowned the best player in men’s football by the Federation Internationale de Football Association at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday. Messi, who propelled Argentina to its third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar last year, was nominated for the illustrious prize alongside his Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real …

FIFA World Cup: Benzema and the curse of Ballon d’Or
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Benzema and the curse of Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has won seven Ballon d’Or awards - the highest number by any in the history of football. A footballer who won a Ballon d’Or in the previous year has never won a World Cup in the next year. However, since the Qatar World Cup is happening from November to December, the Ballon d’Or and World Cup will happen …

Karim Benzema Wins Ballon d'Or, Alexia Putellas Retains Women's Prize
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema Wins Ballon d'Or, Alexia Putellas Retains Women's Prize

News 18  

Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d’Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s prize. – ‘Proud of my journey’ – Winning the award, organised by France Football magazine, caps a remarkable career revival for Benzema, who was frozen out of the France …

Photos: Alexia Putellas and Karim Benzema win Ballon d’Or awards
2 years, 2 months ago

Photos: Alexia Putellas and Karim Benzema win Ballon d’Or awards

Al Jazeera  

Karim Benzema won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time on Monday after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish La Liga titles. Spanish player Alexia Putellas won the women’s trophy for the second straight year following another standout season with Barcelona. For the first time this year, the Ballon d’Or was based …

Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

Associated Press  

PARIS — Karim Benzema won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time on Monday after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish league titles. Spanish player Alexia Putellas won the women’s trophy for the second straight year following another standout season with Barcelona. After nearly six years out following his involvement in a …

Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

The Hindu  

France striker Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the reward coming after his stunning performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the second year running on Monday, the reward coming after a season in which she was the …

alexia putellas wins ballon dor season statistics competitors injury update spain barcelona
2 years, 2 months ago

alexia putellas wins ballon dor season statistics competitors injury update spain barcelona

The Hindu  

Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the second year running on Monday, the reward coming after a season in which she was the top scorer as her club Barcelona reached the Champions League final. When I injured my knee I thought my chances of winning it had gone but in the end the jury based their decision …

Highlights Ballon d’Or 2022: Benzema wins his first Ballon d’Or award; Putellas bags women’s Ballon d’Or; Full awards, rankings list
2 years, 2 months ago

Highlights Ballon d’Or 2022: Benzema wins his first Ballon d’Or award; Putellas bags women’s Ballon d’Or; Full awards, rankings list

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Ballon d’Or 2022 awards ceremony. 66th Ballon d’Or awards ceremony: Know your award winners Men’s Ballon d’Or award winner: Karim Benzema Women’s Ballon d’Or award winner: Alexia Putellas Club of the Year award: Manchester City Gerd Muller Award: Robert Lewandowski Yachine Award: Thibaut Courtois Kopa Award: Gavi Socrates Award: Sadio Mane Ballon d’Or 2022 …

‘Dream come true’: Real Madrid’s Benzema wins first Ballon d’Or
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Dream come true’: Real Madrid’s Benzema wins first Ballon d’Or

Al Jazeera  

Spain’s Alexia Putellas wins women’s trophy for the second straight year after another standout season with Barcelona. Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award for the first time in his career, edging out Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne for the top football prize. Benzema, who played a pivotal role in Real’s run …

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 …

Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d’Or list of nominees
2 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d’Or list of nominees

Associated Press  

PARIS — Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award on Friday for the first time since 2005. The Argentina great edged out Poland striker Robert Lewandowski for the Ballon d’Or last year but wasn’t nominated this time after an underwhelming first season at Paris Saint-Germain. The men’s list features …

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah Finalists for FIFA Best Award
2 years, 11 months ago

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah Finalists for FIFA Best Award

News 18  

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah were named on Friday as the three finalists for the FIFA Best Men’s Player award, while Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas was nominated for the women’s prize. Poland star Lewandowski won last year’s FIFA award but had to settle for second in the 2021 Ballon d’Or voting behind Messi, winner of the accolade …

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 …

Robert Lewandowski tipped for Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi eyes seventh prize
3 years ago

Robert Lewandowski tipped for Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi eyes seventh prize

Firstpost  

Lewandowski threatens to deny Messi a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or title as the prestigious awards ceremony returns Monday after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic Paris: Robert Lewandowski threatens to deny Lionel Messi a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or title as the prestigious awards ceremony returns Monday after it was cancelled last year because of the pandemic. Messi …

Messi, Ronaldo in contention for Ballon d’Or
3 years, 2 months ago

Messi, Ronaldo in contention for Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Six-time winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time victor, were among the 30 names revealed on Friday for the Ballon d’Or award. The serial favourites face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled by France Football magazine. French champions PSG can boast Messi, …

Ballon d'Or Nominations: Will Lewandowski Finally Win 'The Golden Ball' Over Cristiano Ronaldo & Leo Messi?
3 years, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or Nominations: Will Lewandowski Finally Win 'The Golden Ball' Over Cristiano Ronaldo & Leo Messi?

ABP News  

Ballon d'Or Top 30 Nominations: The Ballon d'Or, which is often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award will be presented this year in November. Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo are both in the fray to win the award, for the seventh and sixth time, respectively. Apart from Messi, Ronaldo and Lewandowski, Ering Haaland, Karim Benzema, Mohammed …

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