Ballon d'Or

Aston Villa and Argentina star Emiliano Martinez has retained the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or awards.

Toni Kroos insists that the Ballon d'Or has "no place" in football after Vinicius Junior opted to snub the ceremony, with Rodri poised to win.

Lamine Yamal was named the world's best young player of the year as he won the 2024 Kopa Trophy due to his excellent displays for Barcelona and Spain.

A friend of Vinicius Junior appears to have confirmed reports that the Real Madrid star has not won the Ballon d'Or as he criticised the news.

Real Madrid reportedly believe two of their players deserved to win the Ballon d'Or, however Jude Bellingham wasn't one of them.

A Ballon d'Or executive has denied the final rankings for this year's award were leaked amid claims Real Madrid are boycotting the ceremony.

Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham will not attend the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony as the club reacts furiously to a potential snub for the Brazilian.

The winner will be announced in Paris on Monday, October 28 - so which of the game's biggest stars are true contenders, and who are merely pretenders?

A list purporting to show the top 12 finishers in the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or has gone viral before Monday night's official ceremony in Paris.

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The forward should be acknowledged as the best on the planet following an immense campaign at Santiago Bernabeu

The England star's campaign ended in heartbreak, but he needs to be recognised for a historic season

Ballon d’Or chief Vincent Garcia has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo, who now abstains from voting, is among those “very upset” with award rulings.

Lionel Messi claimed Argentina team-mate Lautaro Martinez should win the Ballon d'Or after linking up with the Inter star for the national side.

The striker reportedly only wants to play in big games for his country, but that sort of selfish decision has the potential to backfire massively

Brazil icon Neymar has backed compatriot and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

Vinicius Junior reportedly 'already knows' he's won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, with Nike planning a special tribute for the Real Madrid star.

The brilliant Brazilian has voiced his frustrations at not being nominated for the 2024 award, but he needs to elevate himself to be recognised

Vinicius Jr. has been told it would be the "biggest crime in history of the sport" if he wins the Ballon d'Or after another poor display for Brazil.

Father Time may be catching up with the Barcelona legend, but his omission from the 2024 nominees list just doesn't sit right

Gary Lineker has revealed his pick for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, while also making a “next five years” prediction for Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

While all the players who were named as Golden Ball nominees were deserving of their place, there were others who had decent claims to a spot, too

Real Madrid star Rodrygo, who savoured La Liga and Champions League glory last season, has reacted to being left off the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist.

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on October 28

KarimKarim Benzema has revealed that his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to offer his congratulations for his Ballon d'Or win in October.

Mathieu Valbuena has congratulated Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, despite the Madrid man previously being found guilty of blackmailing him.

Cristiano Ronaldo finished 20th on the 2022 Ballon d’Or list, but it has been revealed that the Manchester United forward received no votes.

Erling Haaland is already “incredible” but needs to keep working hard in order to become a Ballon d’Or winner, says Ilkay Gundogan.

Neymar claims Brazil team-mate Vinicius Junior should have finished in the top three at the 2022 Ballon d'Or awards.