Ballon d'Or

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Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal Boldly Declares Ballon d'Or Ambitions: "I Have the Quality to Win It"

At merely 18 years of age and one year after claiming the Kopa Trophy, Lamine Yamal stands among the top contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or recognition. While other competitors may boast more impressive credentials, Yamal will likely garner first-place nominations that could potentially lead him to capture

Real Madrid

Real Madrid Threatens to Snub Ballon d'Or Ceremony Again After Last Year's Dramatic Boycott

Real Madrid and France Football remain at odds following their public dispute from the previous year, with reports suggesting the Spanish club will once more absent themselves from the Ballon d'Or gala. Mere hours before Rodri was announced as winner at the Théâtre du Châtelet last October, Real

Rodri

Rodri Shocks Football World by Overlooking Rising Star Lamine Yamal, Backs Two Surprising Contenders for 2025 Ballon d'Or

Manchester City's midfield star Rodri has identified Paris Saint-Germain teammates Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha as his top picks for the Ballon d'Or award, suggesting they hold an advantage over Barcelona's young talent Lamine Yamal. The Spanish midfielder claimed the prestigious award last year but

Michael Owen

Michael Owen Unleashes Brutal Attack on Wayne Rooney

Michael Owen has angrily hit back at a social media comparison between himself and his former England and Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney. The former Liverpool forward didn't hold back when responding to an X post from Match of the Day, which asked the question: "Who was

Koundé

Jules Kounde Speaks Out: Who Deserves the Ballon d'Or Between Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé?

Jules Koundé declined to pick a favorite between his Barcelona colleague Lamine Yamal and his French compatriot Ousmane Dembélé for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award. Football's most coveted individual accolade will be presented at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Monday, September 22. The 2025 Ballon d&

Liverpool

Liverpool's Golden Legacy: Every Ballon d'Or Champion Who Wore the Red Jersey

Being among football's most legendary clubs and consistent champions, it comes as no shock that Liverpool have featured numerous Ballon d'Or candidates since the prestigious award began in 1956. The club with 20 English league titles, eight FA Cup triumphs and six European crowns has developed

Manchester United

Manchester United's Legendary Ballon d'Or Champions Through the Ages

While Manchester United may no longer hold the commanding presence they enjoyed during Sir Alex Ferguson's legendary tenure, the Red Devils still stand as the sole English club with multiple Ballon d'Or recipients. Their supremacy in English football across various eras and their status as one

Henry

Thierry Henry's Heartbreaking Near-Miss: The Ballon d'Or That Almost Was

Among the legends of Premier League history, one figure towers above all others—Thierry Henry. While Alan Shearer holds the record for most goals scored, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered the most spectacular individual campaign, and Eden Hazard possessed the league's most innate brilliance, no player illuminated English football quite

Kopa Trophy

Kopa Trophy Explained: Meet the Rising Stars Who Won Football's Most Coveted Young Player Award and 2025's Elite Contenders

The Ballon d'Or gala has undergone substantial growth in recent years, featuring a diverse collection of prestigious awards available for recognition. The Ballon d'Or recognizes the top male footballer annually, but we now also enjoy the Ballon d'Or Féminin—the equivalent honor for female

Cucurella

Chelsea Star Drops Bombshell Ballon d'Or Prediction: 'Anything Can Happen'

Chelsea's left-back Marc Cucurella has expressed his desire to claim the Ballon d'Or, though he acknowledges it would be "extremely challenging" to achieve this feat. No defender in the fullback position has ever claimed football's most coveted individual honor, with Roberto Carlos

Modric

Ballon d'Or 2018: Every Winner Revealed in Complete Awards Breakdown

The 2018 Ballon d'Or gala marked the debut of two contemporary honors that supporters now recognize as standard and yearly traditions. Beyond the men's prize being awarded to a debut recipient, the 2018 event launched the women's Ballon d'Or and the Kopa

Dembele

Barcelona Icon Shocks Fans by Overlooking Rising Star Lamine Yamal in Bold 2025 Ballon d'Or Prediction

Former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets chose not to endorse Lamine Yamal when questioned about his preference for the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner. Following outstanding displays that helped drive Spain to Euro 2024 glory last summer, Yamal had a remarkable 2024–25 campaign as Barcelona secured a commanding domestic

Messi

Ballon d'Or 2019: Meet the Champions Who Claimed Football's Most Prestigious Prize

The 2019 Ballon d'Or gala marked a milestone moment in football history across multiple dimensions. Held at the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the world's elite footballers assembled to honor the sport's most exceptional talents. The voting proved remarkably tight, representing one of

Benzema

Ballon d'Or 2022: Complete Winners Revealed Across All Categories

The 2022 Ballon d'Or gala marked not just the 66th installment, but also represented a groundbreaking milestone as the prize was awarded based on performances during the European season rather than the traditional calendar year format. The ceremony witnessed a debut victor in the men's category

Messi

Ballon d'Or 2023: Every Winner Crowned in Football's Most Prestigious Awards

The 2023 Ballon d'Or gala represented what was likely the final occasion Lionel Messi claimed football's most coveted individual accolade. The Argentinian's historic eighth trophy was earned following his leadership of the national squad to FIFA World Cup triumph in Qatar the previous year.

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Shocking Snubs: World-Class Soccer Stars Mysteriously Left Off 2025 Ballon d'Or Shortlist

France Football has announced the 30 candidates for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, and they've boldly excluded several of football's most prominent figures. Seven players from Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final starting lineup have secured spots, while exceptional performers from the commanding Barcelona

Real Madrid

Real Madrid Dominates Ballon d'Or 2025 with Complete Squad Nomination List

Seven players from Real Madrid have received nominations for various awards at the 2025 Ballon d'Or gala, with four of them securing spots in the running for football's most coveted individual prize. The 2025 Ballon d'Or shortlists celebrate excellence in both men's

Ballon d'Or

Premier League Powerhouses Battle for Ballon d'Or Glory: Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City Stars Vie for Football's Ultimate Prize

The 2025 Ballon d'Or discussions officially began on Thursday as nominees were announced across various categories. Athletes, teams and managers were selected for football's most prestigious awards, with several major English clubs leading the nominations. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City collectively earned 35 nominations spanning

Ballon d'Or

Messi-Ronaldo Era Ends: 2025 Ballon d'Or Set to Crown First New Winner in 18 Years

Following an era of supremacy by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the 2025 Ballon d'Or will honor a debut winner for the second straight year in almost twenty years. The 30 candidates selected for the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or recognition were formally revealed prior

Mbappé

Mbappe Joins Elite Messi-Ronaldo Club with Stunning Ballon d'Or Milestone

Only three footballers throughout history have achieved eight Ballon d'Or nominations before reaching 27 years of age: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and most recently, Kylian Mbappé. The French striker earned this historic nomination following his 2024–25 season with Real Madrid. Mbappé netted 44 goals during his inaugural

Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or 2025: Every Star Vying for Football's Ultimate Prize

The complete roster of male and female Ballon d'Or 2025 contenders has been announced prior to the September awards ceremony. Leading both categories are exceptional performers from Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal following their Champions League victories in the men's and women's tournaments respectively. Barcelona

Kopa Trophy

ดาวรุ่งเปิดตัว พบกับเยาวชนผู้มีพรสวรรค์ที่แข่งขันเพื่อรางวัล Kopa Trophy อันทรงเกียรติของฟุตบอลในปี 2025

รายชื่อผู้เข้าชิงรางวัล Kopa Trophy ซึ่งจะมอบให้ในงานพิธี Ballon d'Or 2025 ได้ถูกประกาศแล้ว โดยลามีเน ยามาล จากบาร์เซโลนาคาดว่าจะป้องกันตำแหน่งแชมป์ได้สำเร็จ รางวัลนี้ตั้งชื่อเพื่อเป็นเกียรติแก่เรย์มอนด์ โคปา ผู้คว้า Ballon d&

Kopa Trophy

Rising Stars Revealed: Meet the Young Talents Vying for Football's Prestigious Kopa Trophy in 2025

The shortlist for the Kopa Trophy, which will be presented during the 2025 Ballon d'Or gala, has been announced, with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal expected to defend his title successfully. The trophy, named in honor of Raymond Kopa who claimed the 1958 Ballon d'Or, was

Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or 2025 สโมสรชั้นนำใดบ้างที่กำลังต่อสู้เพื่อเกียรติยศสูงสุด?

รายชื่อผู้เข้าชิงรางวัลสโมสรชายแห่งปี 2025 ได้ถูกประกาศแล้ว โดยมีผู้แข่งขัน 5 ทีม เรอัล มาดริด แชมป์เก่าปีที่แล้วไม่ปรากฏชื่อในการคัดเลือกปีนี้หลังจากผ่านฤดูกาลที่ท้าทาย ขณะที่บาร์เซโลนา คู่แข่งชาวสเปนของพวกเขากลับกลายเป็นผู้เข้

Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or 2025: Meet the Elite Coaches Battling for Football's Most Prestigious Honor

Luis Enrique and Hansi Flick are set to compete for the Men's Team Coach of the Year honor at the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony. Sarina Wiegman stands as the frontrunner for the women's coaching accolade. The contenders for the top coaching awards in