Rodri joins 10 Premier League stars on Ballon d'Or shortlist as he is joined by Man City team-mates and Arsenal representatives - but there's no Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi for the first time in
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rodri joins 10 Premier League stars on Ballon d'Or shortlist as he is joined by Man City team-mates and Arsenal representatives - but there's no Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi for the first time in

Daily Mail  

The nominations for the 2024 Ballon d'Or have been revealed, with Manchester City midfielder Rodri leading the Premier League's charge to win the coveted individual prize. Manchester City midfielder Rodri leading the Premier League 's charge to win the Ballon d'Or Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jnr and Jude Bellingham are amongst the favourites There is no Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi on the shortlist for the first time in 21 years However, Messi isn't expected to be in the final running for the men's prize this time, with Rodri expected to join Real Madrid pairing Vinicius Jnr and England's Jude Bellingham in the final shortlist. BALLON d'Or NOMINEES Jude Bellingham Hakan Calhanoglu Dani Olmo Dani Carvajal Cole Palmer Ruben Dias Declan Rice Artem Dovbyk Rodri Phil Foden Antonio Rudiger Alejandro Grimaldo Bukayo Saka Erling Haaland William Saliba Mats Hummels Federico Valverde Harry Kane Vinicius Jnr Toni Kroos Vitinha Ademola Lookman Nico Williams Emiliano Martinez Florian Wirtz Lautaro Martinez Granit Xhaka Kylian Mbappe Lamine Yamal Martin Odegaard Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is also amongst the nominations for the coveted title Phil Foden is hoping to add his previous prize of winning the PFA's Players' player of the year award Erling Haaland is a favourite amongst the candidates after being honoured with a second consecutive golden boot title for scoring 27 Premier League goals, while also adding another 11 strikes across cup competitions. Cole Palmer is amongst Chelsea's representatives to win the award after a stellar debut season Man United and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is amongst the nominees for the Kopa trophy recognising the best player under 21-years-old Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe has also made the shortlist after a stellar individual season with former club Paris Saint-Germain before making a dream summer switch to Real Madrid.

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Man City name Ballon d’Or winner Rodri in squad for Champions League run in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man City name Ballon d’Or winner Rodri in squad for Champions League run in

Al Jazeera  

Manchester City include Rodri in their Champions League squad as hopes rise of return from injury this season. Manchester City showed faith in Rodri’s potential return to action this season by registering the injured Ballon d’Or winner in its Champions League squad for the knockout phase. With a limit of three new signings in the midseason transfer window allowed, City …

Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or controversy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rodri responds to Cristiano Ronaldo over Ballon d’Or controversy

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 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has expressed his surprise …

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

Best FIFA men’s player award 2024: Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Best FIFA men’s player award 2024: Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 30 : The nominations for the FIFA best men's player award for 2024 have been announced, featuring top football talents such as Vinicius Jr., Dani Carvajal, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Fede Valverde, and Toni Kroos. Vinicius Jr. and his Real Madrid teammates, who boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris after learning that Rodri would win ahead …

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

Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid
4 months ago

Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — 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,” …

Ballon d'Or 2024: By what margin Rodri edged out Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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4 months, 4 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.

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

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

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 Aitana Bonmati has won the Ballon d’Or Feminin …

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

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

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'
6 months 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 …

Rodri out ‘for a long time’ but Man City waits to learn extent of knee injury, Guardiola says
6 months ago

Rodri out ‘for a long time’ but Man City waits to learn extent of knee injury, Guardiola says

Associated Press  

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined “for a long time” with a right knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola said Tuesday, but the club is waiting to discover the severity of the problem sustained against Arsenal in the Premier League over the weekend. Guardiola was asked about Rodri’s condition after City’s 2-1 win over Watford in the English League Cup …

Manchester City's Rodri 'out for season' after ACL injury: reports
6 months ago

Manchester City's Rodri 'out for season' after ACL injury: reports

The Hindu  

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri could miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to reports in Spain on Monday. Rodri's loss would be a huge blow to City's hopes of winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title and ambitions of reclaiming the Champions League. He has been touted as a potential Ballon …

Cristiano Ronaldo names Kylian Mbappe and three others as players who can win Ballon d'Or in the future as he tips new Real Madrid star to 'do very well' at the Bernabeu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo names Kylian Mbappe and three others as players who can win Ballon d'Or in the future as he tips new Real Madrid star to 'do very well' at the Bernabeu

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Ors during his illustrious career and he has had his say on who he thinks will be claiming the coveted award in the coming years. Ronaldo won football's biggest individual prize four times while wearing the famous white shirt of Real Madrid and he believes their new superstar signing has a gresat chance of …

Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: Complete List Of Awards And It's Nominees
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: Complete List Of Awards And It's Nominees

ABP News  

Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: The time has arrived for the football fans to crown their new king for the year 2024, as football fans are on the verge of seeing a dawn of new era in football. This year marks for the very first time since 2023, that neither Lionel Messi, nor Cristiano Ronaldo are featuring in the Top 30 …

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

Man City star Rodri makes history as the Spanish midfielder's eye-catching rating in EA Sports FC 25 is leaked online
7 months ago

Man City star Rodri makes history as the Spanish midfielder's eye-catching rating in EA Sports FC 25 is leaked online

Daily Mail  

he 28-year-old has outperformed the likes of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jnr Manchester City star Rodri has received an upgraded rating in EA Sports FC 25 Manchester City midfielder Rodri has made history with his EA Sports FC 25 rating which has been leaked online. Fans were quick to spot that Rodri has topped the rankings, as he has been …

Spain's Rodri named Best Player of Euro 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain's Rodri named Best Player of Euro 2024

New Indian Express  

BERLIN: Spain midfielder Rodri was named the best player of Euro 2024 after helping La Roja beat England 2-1 to win the competition for a fourth time in Berlin on Sunday. Rodri had to be replaced at half-time of the final after picking up a knee injury but was rewarded for his excellent performances as Spain also overcame hosts Germany …

Euro 2024: Spain’s Rodri named best player of the tournament after beating England 2-1 in the final
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Spain’s Rodri named best player of the tournament after beating England 2-1 in the final

The Hindu  

Spain midfielder Rodri was named the best player of Euro 2024 after helping La Roja beat England 2-1 to win the competition for a fourth time in Berlin on Sunday. AS IT HAPPENED | SPAIN VS ENGLAND HIGHLIGHTS, EURO 2024 FINAL However, he was hailed by coach Luis de la Fuente as a “perfect computer” for his metronomic passing and …

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, 6 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 …

Ballon d’Or results LIVE: Winners revealed as Karim Benzema beats Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne to award
2 years, 5 months ago

Ballon d’Or results LIVE: Winners revealed as Karim Benzema beats Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne to award

The Independent  

✕ Close 'Benzema's Ballon d'Or would be a bit ours too' - Ancelotti after win over Barca Karim Benzema has won the men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming just the second player outside of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to be awarded the prize in the past 15 years. Benzema won the trophy after leading Real Madrid to the LaLiga and Champions …

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy
3 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy

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 has won the men’s 2021 Ballon …

Ballon d'Or: 'Two new awards at tonight's ceremony'
3 years, 3 months ago

Ballon d'Or: 'Two new awards at tonight's ceremony'

Daily Mail  

Best club of the year and best goalscorer of 2021 are set to be handed out later PSG and Argentina star Lionel Messi is the bookies' favourite to win the top prize The stage is set for the prestigious football awards following no 2020 edition Two new awards are expected to be given out at the Ballon d'Or ceremony tonight …

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in contention; Megan Rapinoe misses out
3 years, 5 months ago

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in contention; Megan Rapinoe misses out

Firstpost  

Messi and Ronaldo 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. 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 …

There's no Ballon d'Or this year... but here's 'The Best'! FIFA reveal 11 top players of 2020
4 years, 4 months ago

There's no Ballon d'Or this year... but here's 'The Best'! FIFA reveal 11 top players of 2020

Daily Mail  

Five Liverpool stars are among the candidates for the 2020 Best FIFA awards ahead of the ceremony that takes place next month. Forwards Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are joined by fellow Reds team-mates Thiago Alcantara and injured defender Virgil van Dijk in the Best FIFA Men's Player category. FIFA have announced their Best FIFA awards in the absence of …

Ronaldo would've won Ballon d'Or if he played for Real Madrid – Mendes
5 years, 3 months ago

Ronaldo would've won Ballon d'Or if he played for Real Madrid – Mendes

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo would have won the Ballon d'Or if he played for Real Madrid, according to the Juventus superstar's agent Jorge Mendes. Ronaldo – a five-time Ballon d'Or winner – has not claimed the individual award since leaving Madrid for Juve in 2018, with Luka Modric and Lionel Messi honoured in back-to-back seasons. Messi received a record sixth Ballon d'Or …

Ballon d'or 2019 LIVE: Full list of nominees, fact file
5 years, 3 months ago

Ballon d'or 2019 LIVE: Full list of nominees, fact file

The Hindu  

With five Ballon d'Or awards to their names each, Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi and Juventus and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo are understandably the focal points of the award ceremony, due to be held on Tuesday. However, 30 footballers across clubs and countries have been nominated for the honour. Here is a quick fact file on the nominees from …

Ballon d'Or: How did Premier League players fare in 2018
5 years, 3 months ago

Ballon d'Or: How did Premier League players fare in 2018

The Hindu  

Luka Modric was crowned the winner of the Ballon d'Or, capping a wonderful 2018 for the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder. The Ballon d'Or has been dominated by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the past decade, the rivals winning the award five times apiece. READ| Ballon d'Or 2019 live streaming: When and where to watch, nominees, past winners The …

Ronaldo, van Dijk and Messi final three shortlisted for 2019 The Best FIFA Men's Player award
5 years, 6 months ago

Ronaldo, van Dijk and Messi final three shortlisted for 2019 The Best FIFA Men's Player award

Daily Mail  

FIFA have unveiled its three-man shortlist for the 2019 Best Men's Player award - with Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk and Lionel Messi all competing for the top prize. Virgil van Dijk, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are nominated for FIFA's Best Men's Player Cristiano Ronaldo It comes as no surprise that Juventus' Portuguese star has been nominated. Virgil van …

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo nominated for UEFA Player of the Year award along with Liverpool's Champions League winner Virgil van Dijk
5 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo nominated for UEFA Player of the Year award along with Liverpool's Champions League winner Virgil van Dijk

Firstpost  

Messi won the first edition of the award in 2011 while Ronaldo has won it on three occasions, in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Lausanne: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk have been named candidates for this year’s UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award, European football’s governing body announced on Thursday. Van Dijk has joined Messi and Ronaldo, …

Madrid's Modric wins Ballon d'Or to cap brilliant 2018
6 years, 3 months ago

Madrid's Modric wins Ballon d'Or to cap brilliant 2018

The Hindu  

Luka Modric has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d'Or, capping a wonderful 2018 for the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder. The Ballon d'Or has been dominated by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the past decade, the rivals winning the award five times apiece. Ballon d'Or 2018: As it happened Modric - also crowned FIFA's Best Men's Player …

Ronaldo equals Messi, wins fifth Ballon d'Or award
7 years, 3 months ago

Ronaldo equals Messi, wins fifth Ballon d'Or award

ABP News  

Paris: Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo won a record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or award for the year's best player. The Real Madrid forward's second successive win drew him level alongside Barcelona rival Lionel Messi on five Ballons d'Or, after the Argentinean took second in the vote, with Brazilian Neymar third. Ronaldo, who also won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award …

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi, Neymar to claim record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or award
7 years, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi, Neymar to claim record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or award

Firstpost  

Ronaldo, who also won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award in October, added the 2017 Ballon d’Or to his previous wins in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2016. Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo won a record-equalling fifth Ballon d’Or award for the year’s best player on Thursday. The Real Madrid forward’s second successive win drew him level alongside Barcelona rival …

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar lead 30-man shortlist of Ballon d'Or nominees
7 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar lead 30-man shortlist of Ballon d'Or nominees

Firstpost  

Cristiano Ronaldo is attempting to match Lionel Messi’s record by winning the prize for a fifth time after his starring role in Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League double. Paris: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar headline an impressive 30-man shortlist unveiled on Monday for the 2017 Ballon d’Or world footballer of the year award. Portugal superstar Ronaldo is …

Christiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or for the fourth time
8 years, 3 months ago

Christiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or for the fourth time

ABP News  

Paris: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was named here on Monday as the winner of the 2016 Ballon d'Or for the fourth time, second only to five-time recipient Lionel Messi. Ronaldo scored 51 goals in 54 games this year while leading Real Madrid to their record 11th Champions League trophy and Portugal to its first European Championship. "But to win Champions …

Cristiano Ronaldo wins fourth Ballon d'Or[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
8 years, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo wins fourth Ballon d'Or[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

A handout picture provided by L'Equipe on 12 December 2016 of Real Madrid's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo posing with the Ballon d'Or 2016 trophy at Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, 08 December 2016. PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo has been named winner of the Ballon d'Or by France Football magazine for a fourth time on Monday. Ronaldo, who moves within one …

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won Ballon d'Or 2016, according to reports in Spain
8 years, 3 months ago

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won Ballon d'Or 2016, according to reports in Spain

Daily Mail  

prize will be announced on Monday Cristiano Ronaldo will be awarded this year's Ballon d'Or, according to reports in the Spanish press. Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim that the Real Madrid forward will win football's top individual prize for the fourth time on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo will be awarded this year's Ballon d'Or, according to reports in Spain The Real …

Cristiano deserves Ballon d'Or, says Brazilian Ronaldo
10 years, 3 months ago

Cristiano deserves Ballon d'Or, says Brazilian Ronaldo

India TV News  

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil football great Ronaldo described Portuguese star Cristiano Cristiano deserves Ballon d'Or, says Brazilian Ronaldo's goalscoring run as "unthinkable", and said the Portuguese forward is a clear favourite for the Ballon d'Or award. Ronaldo has scored 32 goals in 26 matches in all competitions this season for Spanish giants Real Madrid and is in line to win …

Cristiano Ronaldo clinches La Liga Player of the Year award ahead of Ballon d'Or
10 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo clinches La Liga Player of the Year award ahead of Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo is primed to clinch a second consecutive Ballon d'Or after beating Lionel Messi to the top prize in Spain. The Real Madrid striker was handed La Liga's Player of the Year award on Monday night after scoring 31 league goals for the Champions League holders. Cristiano Ronaldo took home the best player in Spain award on Monday night …

FIFA confirm three-man shortlist of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery for 2013 Ballon d'Or
11 years, 3 months ago

FIFA confirm three-man shortlist of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery for 2013 Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Messi v Ronaldo v Ribery: Three-man shortlist for Ballon d'Or as Barca star chases fifth straight prize with competition from Real and Bayern aces FIFA have confirmed a three-man shortlist of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery for the 2013 Ballon d’Or. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Franck Ribery net twice as Bayern thump Bremen 7-0 Prize guy: Lionel …

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