Rivaldo tips Barcelona ace Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or
5 years, 8 months ago

Rivaldo tips Barcelona ace Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or

The Hindu  

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has proved once again this season that he is the undisputed best player in the world, according to Brazilian great Rivaldo. Messi was voted fifth in the running for last season's Ballon d'Or, finishing behind Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Cristiano Ronaldo and winner Luka Modric. Rivaldo feels Messi is out in front in terms of being the world's best player at this moment in time and has backed the 31-year-old to win a sixth Ballon d'Or later this year. “For me, I would give him the Ballon d'Or today for what he's doing," Rivaldo told Spanish publication Sport. Messi's latest goals came in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Manchester United in Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg, where he scored twice to send the Spanish champion through 4-0 on aggregate.

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Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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2 months, 2 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: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid Stars boycott Theatre du Chatelet event in Paris; Here’s why
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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, 3 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 …

Ballon d’Or odds: Vinicius Jr battles Jude Bellingham and Rodri for prestigious prize
4 months, 1 week ago

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

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. Vinicius Jr: 4/9 open image in gallery Vini Jr. scored in the …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

A Spain win at Euro 2024 could deliver a surprise new Ballon d’Or winner
6 months ago

A Spain win at Euro 2024 could deliver a surprise new Ballon d’Or winner

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. Even so, there’s often also a storyline element which surrounds the front …

Will the fading rivalry with Messi bring out the best in Ronaldo at Euro 2024?
7 months ago

Will the fading rivalry with Messi bring out the best in Ronaldo at Euro 2024?

Hindustan Times  

Up until the 2022 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were neck and neck in their rivalry. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal So, Messi really needed a bigger trophy to upstage Ronaldo and he did just that with Argentina’s win in the World Cup in Qatar one and a half years ago. Although a Euros trophy …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are playing on until their late 30s because they 'can't stand each other', Jamie Carragher claims - and insists fans won't see another rivalry like it again
8 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are playing on until their late 30s because they 'can't stand each other', Jamie Carragher claims - and insists fans won't see another rivalry like it again

Daily Mail  

Carragher says Ronaldo and Messi have been intent on one-upping each other Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have continued to play on because of their competitive spirit which means they 'can't stand each other', claims Jamie Carragher. Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, and Lionel Messi, 36, have played on because they 'can't stand each other', claims Jamie Carragher Carragher says the superstars …

Lionel Messi Names 4 Players Who Will Compete For Ballon d'Or
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi Names 4 Players Who Will Compete For Ballon d'Or

ABP News  

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has named Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Lamine Yamal as the candidates for the Ballon d'Or, not just for this year, but in future as well, as the 'La Pulga' called the players exceptional and that the former two are set to dominate the coming decade. Ironically, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe were …

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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 …

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  

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, 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 …

Messi dedicates eighth Ballon d’Or to Maradona
1 year, 2 months 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, 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 …

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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 …

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
1 year, 2 months 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, 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 …

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, 4 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 …

'I think he will be crowned': Lionel Messi or Erling Haaland? Ronaldo picks 2023 Ballon d'Or winner
1 year, 7 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 …

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia, and his father said Monday that his son prefers to go back to the Catalan club. The player’s father sidestepped most questions but acknowledged that Messi “would like to return” to the club where …

Barcelona not giving up hope of bringing Lionel Messi back to Spanish football
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona not giving up hope of bringing Lionel Messi back to Spanish football

The Hindu  

Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia. The Catalan club continued to work on restructuring its finances to make sure it could afford Messi’s return in case the Argentina star decided to come back to the Spanish league after his stint with Paris …

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup champion Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in an epic final against Mbappé’s France last year in Qatar, Messi won the best player vote against Mbappé and Karim Benzema and secured the FIFA prize for the seventh time …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 10 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, 10 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 …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report

News 18  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is expected to be honoured by his former club FC Barcelona ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona club officials reportedly met Messi’s father Jorge Messi last week. Messi’s association with Barcelona came to an end in 2021 after the Blaugrana failed to fulfil new contract agreement. Messi, during his stay at …

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks back at the careers of two of the most renowned footballers of their generation. Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain player Messi, 35, announced in October that World Cup 2022 will be his last, while the 37-year-old Portugal and Manchester United player Ronaldo has yet to comment on his international future. Internationals Ronaldo has played 191 international matches compared …

Ex-Barcelona superstar reveals he had 'scuffle' with Cristiano Ronaldo at Ballon d'Or ceremony
2 years, 3 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 …

Robert Lewandowski plays down reports in Spain of a rift with Lionel Messi over the Ballon d'Or
3 years, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski plays down reports in Spain of a rift with Lionel Messi over the Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Robert Lewandowski has clarified that he is grateful for Lionel Messi's kind words at last week's Ballon d'Or ceremony, insisting that he was not aggrieved by any perceived lack of sincerity during the Argentine's acceptance speech. However, the Bayern Munich striker has told Sportsmail that this is not the case, and that Messi's sentiments - in which he called for …

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win
3 years, 1 month ago

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

The Hindu  

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi said he is grateful to be named among the greatest players in world soccer, but the Argentina forward stressed he does not attach too much importance to individual glory. Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to be named …

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy
3 years, 1 month 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 2021 LIVE results as Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to make history
3 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d’Or 2021 LIVE results as Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to make history

The Independent  

✕ Close Lionel Messi speaks after winning record seventh Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi has won the men’s 2021 Ballon d’Or, and a record seventh trophy, at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday evening. Messi, 34, held off the challenge of Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski, Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema and Chelsea’s Jorginho to collect the prize and move two clear …

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘lies’ over Ballon d’Or and Lionel Messi motivation
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘lies’ over Ballon d’Or and Lionel Messi motivation

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 Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed claims from a French …

Ballon d'Or: 'Two new awards at tonight's ceremony'
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'only ambition is to finish his career with more Ballon D'or than Lionel Messi'
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'only ambition is to finish his career with more Ballon D'or than Lionel Messi'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest ambition is to retire having won the Ballon d'Or more times than his long-time rival Lionel Messi. Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and has been nominated the most with a record 17 times but remains one behind Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest ambition is to win the Ballon d'Or more than his rival Lionel Messi The …

Messi, Ronaldo in contention for Ballon d’Or
3 years, 3 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, …

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