(C)Getty ImagesVinicius JuniorReal MadridVinicius has 'to be more respectful' to be 'like Messi & Ronaldo'Vinicius Jr has been advised "to be more respectful if he wants to be like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo".
Getty ImagesReal MadridVinicius JuniorPerez called out by journalist over Vini Jr's Ballon d'Or snubA Ballon d'Or-voting journalist called out "frustrated" Real Madrid president Florentino Perez following Vinicius Jr's snub.
(C)Getty ImagesRodriManchester Cityđœïž | Rodri given hero's welcome on return to Man CityPep Guardiola refused to join Rodri in his victory speech as the midfielder returned to the club with the Ballon d'Or trophy.
Getty/GOALPower rankingsM. SalahBallon d'Or 2025: Salah rockets to No.1 as Mbappe & Haaland fallRodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024, so who are the main contenders to succeed the Spaniard?
GettyRodriVinicius JuniorRodri appears to deliver 'knowing how to lose' dig at Vini JrManchester City star Rodri has appeared to take aim at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr after the Brazilian opted to miss the Ballon d'Or awards.
Getty ImagesVinicius JuniorReal MadridJournalist resigns after accidental Vini Jr Ballon d'Or snubA journalist has announced his resignation from the Ballon d'Or jury after accidentally leaving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr out of his top 10 players.
GettyRodriVinicius JuniorRevealed: Rodri's margin of victory over Vini Jr in Ballon d'OrThe full 2024 Ballon d'Or voting breakdown has shown Golden Ball winner Rodri's margin of victory over runner-up Vinicius Junior.
Getty/GOALL. MartinezL. MessiMartinez told to listen to Messi, not Ballon d'Or juryLautaro Martinez has been advised to forget about his Ballon d'Or disappointment as Marco Materazzi urged the Inter striker to listen to Lionel Messi.
Getty/GOALVinicius JuniorBrazilBrazil coach labels Vinicius' Ballon d'Or snub an 'injustice' Brazil coach Dorival Junior has said Vinicius Junior should have won the Ballon d'Or, labelling Rodri's victory an "injustice".
Getty Images SportL. YamalA. BonmatiYamal's Ballon d'Or superstition revealed by BonmatiBarcelona women's star Aitana Bonmati revealed that Lamine Yamal refused to touch her Ballon d'Or due to superstition.
Getty/Goal/@@elchiringuitotv XRodriPremier Leagueđ„ | Rodri MOCKS Vini Jr in wild Ballon d'Or celebrationsManchester City star Rodri was seemingly caught on camera chanting and mocking Vinicius Jr. during wild Ballon d'Or celebrations.
GettyBarcelonaVinicius JuniorBarelona players 'celebrated' Vinicius Jr's Ballon d'Or snubBarcelona reportedly players revelled in Rodri's surprise Ballon d'Or triumph as Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was humbled on Monday evening.
GOALAnalysisRodriThe Rondo: Despite Ballon d'Or chaos, was Rodri worthy winner?GOAL writers debate the drama of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Rodri's win and chaos surrounding soccer's marquee event
GettyVinicius JuniorP. GuardiolaPep admits Vini Jr 'maybe' should have won Ballon d'Or over Rodri Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed his thoughts on the Ballon d'Or after seeing Rodri pip Vinicius Junior to top spot.
GOALOpinionReal MadridWhy always Madrid?! Real robbed of another Ballon d'Or!...After the Man City midfielder's triumph, France Football humiliated Los Blancos even more than Barcelona had in Saturday's Clasico
Getty Images SportVinicius JuniorReal MadridAncelotti mentions Vinicius Jr in Coach of the Year acceptance statementReal Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal got special mentions in Carlo Ancelotti's Coach of the Year acceptance statement.
Getty ImagesK. BenzemaL. MessiEvery Ballon d'Or winner so far: 1956 to 2024Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and all the Ballon d'Or winners so far...
GettyL. MessiE. Martinez'What a great!' - Messi pays tribute to Martinez after Yashin Trophy winLionel Messi has paid tribute to Argentina team-mate Emi Martinez after the goalkeeper won the Yashin Trophy for the second year in a row.
GettyVinicius JuniorReal MadridVinicius Jr breaks his silence after Rodri wins Ballon d'OrReal Madrid star Vinicius Jr has made a defiant vow on social media after missing out on the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City's Rodri.
Getty Images SportReal MadridVinicius JuniorCamavinga slams 'football politics' after Vinicius' Ballon d'Or snubEduardo Camavinga has hit out at "football politics" after Vinicius Junior was beaten to the Ballon d'Or by Manchester City star Rodri.
Getty/GOALL. YamalRodriRodri's touching Ballon d'Or message to YamalBallon d'Or winner Rodri told Lamine Yamal that he will win the individual accolade in the future after the Barcelona star won the Kopa Trophy.
Getty Images SportReal MadridVinicius JuniorVinicius Jr victim of 'biggest robbery in football history' Real Madrid fans have voiced their anger after seeing Vinicius Junior miss out on the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
GOALRodriManchester CityOfficial: Rodri wins Ballon d'Or Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d'Or at a glitzy ceremony in Paris, beating Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
Getty/GOALRodriVinicius JuniorBallon d'Or 2024: Official 30-man rankings revealedAs the midfielder was rewarded for his sensational 2023-24 campaign, the rest of the 30-man shortlist found out their final positions in the voting
GOAL OpinionL. MessiEvery Ballon d'Or winner of the 21st century - rankedGOAL runs through every edition of the Golden Ball since 2000, outlining which players were most worthy winners - and who was robbed
Getty/GOALOpinionVinicius JuniorVinicius & the biggest Ballon d'Or robberies - rankedFootball's most prestigious individual award should go to the world's best player in any given year, but that is not always the case...
GOALOpinionRodriAlmost-unbeatable Rodri a deserving Ballon d'Or winnerThe 28-year-old was front and centre of his club and country's triumphs last season, and the incredible role he plays has rightly been acknowledged
Getty ImagesA. BonmatiBarcelonaAitana Bonmati clinches second-straight Ballon d'Or FemininThe midfielder played a key role in Barcelona's quadruple-winning side, and also claimed the Nations League to secure back-to-back Ballons d'Or.
Getty Images SportReal MadridC. AncelottiAncelotti named Men's Coach of the YearCarlo Ancelotti has been named the Men's Coach of the Year after Real Madrid's remarkable success last season.
AFPE. HayesUSAEmma Hayes named Women's Coach of the YearThe USWNT boss was named the best women's coach of the year after claiming an Olympic Gold and securing a seventh Women's Super League with Chelsea