Ballon d'Or

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Vitinha

Premier League Boss Boldly Predicts Football's Next Ballon d'Or Champion

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has backed Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha to claim the 2026 Ballon d'Or following his spectacular Champions League treble this week. Paris Saint-Germain mounted two separate comebacks to defeat Tottenham 5–3 in a thrilling Champions League clash on Wednesday night, with Vitinha netting

Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior Delivers Shocking Contract Ultimatum to Real Madrid as Xabi Alonso Faces the Axe—Report

Vinicius Junior has allegedly suspended contract negotiations with Real Madrid due to strained relations with head coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian star, whose current agreement with Los Blancos concludes at the end of the upcoming season, has been engaged in discussions with the Spanish club since January, though minimal progress

Dembele

Tottenham Faces Champions League Nightmare Against Ballon d'Or Superstars

Tottenham Facing Champions League Challenge Against Ballon d'Or Winner Tottenham Hotspur may find themselves at a disadvantage regarding Ousmane Dembélé's return from a calf problem sustained earlier this month. After missing several matches at the start of the campaign due to hamstring issues, Dembélé was sidelined

Estêvão

Chelsea's Rising Star Destined for Ballon d'Or Glory, Hailed as 'Football Genius'

Chelsea's talented young star Estêvão has received backing from Tunisia's head coach Sami Trabelsi to claim the Ballon d'Or in years to come, following a remarkable beginning to his budding career. The Brazilian sensation established himself as one of soccer's most exciting

Harry Kane

Harry Kane Sets Sights on Pele's Historic Record While Boldly Predicting 2026 Ballon d'Or Winner

Even after surpassing milestones established by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with the legendary Pelé now within reach, Harry Kane cautioned that scoring alone won't be sufficient to claim next year's Ballon d'Or. Kane placed 13th in the 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings,

Messi

Messi Drops Bombshell Two-Word Ballon d'Or Confession

Faced with choosing between claiming another Ballon d'Or or successfully defending Argentina's World Cup crown, Lionel Messi responded without delay: "World Cup." The legendary figure enjoys the exceptional privilege of possessing both personal and team achievements at football's pinnacle: Messi stands among

Vinicius

Ancelotti Exposes the Shocking Impact of Vinicius Jr's Ballon d'Or Snub

Ex-Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has acknowledged that Vinicius Junior was impacted by losing out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or, though he praised the Brazilian's resilience while forecasting greater achievements ahead for the attacker. The driving force behind Real Madrid's attack that secured La

FIFA Awards

FIFA Unveils Star-Studded 2025 Awards Nominees: Who Will Claim Football's Ultimate Prize?

FIFA has unveiled the shortlists for the individual honors that comprise The Best FIFA Football Awards for 2025. The Best Men's and Women's Player awards represent the most coveted prizes available, celebrating the finest player globally throughout the previous season—with eligible achievements spanning from August

Yamal

Lamine Yamal Strikes Back at Ousmane Dembele Following Shocking Ballon d'Or Snub

While Lamine Yamal fell short against Ousmane Dembélé in the hotly contested Ballon d'Or competition this year, the Barcelona winger earned something potentially more meaningful: the respect of fellow professionals. In contrast to the Ballon d'Or, where 100 journalists from FIFA's top-ranked nations cast

Raphinha

Raphinha Opens Up About Battling Lamine Yamal for Starting Spot and Ballon d'Or Heartbreak

Being in the limelight alongside a fellow player can sometimes create tension and divisions in the locker room, but Raphinha disclosed that this couldn't be further from reality when it comes to his relationship with Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. Raphinha and Yamal have been outstanding during the last

Ibrahimović

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Shocks Football World: Why Lamine Yamal Should Have Won the Ballon d'Or

Zlatan Ibrahimović revealed he would have awarded the 2025 Ballon d'Or to Lamine Yamal instead of Ousmane Dembélé, stating the young star created greater individual impact. The Ballon d'Or represents soccer's most coveted individual accolade presented annually. Dembélé claimed the 2025 prize following his

Mbappé

Mbappé Closes In on Cristiano's Historic Record with Latest Milestone

Kylian Mbappé has established himself as the second-fastest player in La Liga history to net 40 goals following his recent strike against Villarreal, trailing only the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo who accomplished this milestone in fewer appearances. Mbappé shattered numerous records throughout his inaugural season at Real Madrid despite an underwhelming

Kane

Harry Kane Shatters Lionel Messi's Incredible Ballon d'Or Record in Stunning Fashion

Harry Kane is experiencing what could be considered the peak form of his career at Bayern Munich, netting a double against Pafos in Champions League action to reach 20 goal contributions this season (17 goals, three assists). With this achievement, the England striker became the quickest player ever to accumulate

Pedri

Pedri Finally Speaks Out After Shocking Ballon d'Or Snub: "Most Important Thing"

Barcelona's midfield maestro Pedri has emphasized that he treasures fan support over any accolades from the Ballon d'Or ceremony, despite numerous prominent figures in football expressing frustration about his ranking. Although Pedri guided Barcelona to a complete domestic trophy haul last season through consistently brilliant midfield

Yamal

Messi and Ronaldo's Secret Kopa Trophy Picks Exposed: See Which Young Stars Football Legends Backed in 2025

The 2025 Ballon d'Or gala featured more accolades than any previous edition, though the evening's conversations centered around the victories of Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí for the most prestigious honors. While Bonmati secured her third Ballon d'Or Féminin despite arguments that others, including

Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or 2025 Secrets Exposed: Shocking Vote Tallies for Dembele, Yamal, and Salah Finally Unveiled

The 2025 Ballon d'Or voting results show how narrowly Lamine Yamal and Mariona Caldentey missed out on defeating Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí for football's most coveted individual prize. Before an audience filled with elite players and coaches from across the sport, Dembélé and Bonmatí stepped

Yamal

La Liga President Fires Back Over Lamine Yamal's Shocking Ballon d'Or Snub

The 2025 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony has concluded, yet discussions persist regarding who deserved to claim the men's premier accolade. Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé secured his maiden award despite never being nominated for the prestigious honor before. Barcelona's young talent Lamine Yamal

Olise

Bayern Munich Ready to Strike Back as Liverpool Circle Michael Olise

Bayern Munich are determined to retain Michael Olise and are reportedly ready to actively counter alleged interest from Premier League titleholders Liverpool in the French winger. Speculation linking him with the Reds, which would represent a return to England for Olise following his move from Crystal Palace to Bayern during

Yamal

Barcelona President Drops Major Hint About Ballon d'Or Star Lamine Yamal's Comeback from Injury

Barcelona chief Joan Laporta hinted at Lamine Yamal's upcoming comeback after missing three consecutive matches due to a groin problem. Yamal has been sidelined throughout September, missing victories against Valencia, Newcastle United and Getafe, with his last appearance coming in August during Hansi Flick's side'

Dembele

Ballon d'Or 2025: Which Stars Soared to the Top and Who Crashed Down the Rankings?

The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony has concluded with Ousmane Dembélé claiming the prestigious award for the first time, making him the sixth French footballer to achieve this honor. Dembélé led Paris Saint-Germain's dominant campaign across domestic and European competitions, culminating in the club's maiden

Dembele

Shocking Upsets and Stunning Snubs Rock the 2025 Ballon d'Or Results

The most eventful Ballon d'Or ceremony in recent memory came to a close with Ousmane Dembélé finally realizing the promise that had long remained unfulfilled. Dembélé's path offers tremendous motivation, with the former prodigy demonstrating that growth is far from straightforward. He joined Barcelona at 20

Aitana Bonmatí

Aitana Bonmatí's Historic Ballon d'Or Victory Exposes Shocking Voting Secrets

The most prominent figure in women's football continues to shine even brighter. On Monday evening in Paris, France, FC Barcelona and Spain's central midfielder Aitana Bonmatí claimed the 2025 Ballon d'Or Féminin. This marked the 27-year-old's third straight victory as the world&

Yamal

Lamine Yamal Speaks Out After Stunning Ballon d'Or Snub: "It Was a Great Season"

In contrast to his father's reaction, Lamine Yamal displayed maturity following the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony, offering congratulations to Ousmane Dembélé for his "exceptional season" that led to his individual recognition. Yamal secured the Kopa Trophy for the top player under 21 and achieved

Dembele

Dembele Stuns Football World by Edging Out Rising Star Yamal for 2025 Ballon d'Or Glory

The world's most coveted individual soccer honor has found a new recipient, as Ousmane Dembélé has been selected as the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or champion. The French star secured the prestigious accolade after an exceptional 2024–25 campaign with Paris Saint-Germain, edging out Barcelona&

Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal's Father Explodes in Fury After Son's Shocking Ballon d'Or Snub

Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Lamine Yamal, firmly believed his son deserved to claim the 2025 Ballon d'Or, calling the oversight a clear case of "moral damage." Ousmane Dembélé emerged as the fortunate recipient of the prestigious golden trophy during Monday evening's gala. Similar

Dembele

Dembélé's Heartfelt Ballon d'Or Tribute: "Barcelona Was My Dream Club" as He Honors Messi Legacy

Ousmane Dembélé has climbed to the pinnacle of global football, claiming the prestigious 2025 men's Ballon d'Or trophy, yet he made sure to acknowledge Barcelona's role in shaping his remarkable journey. The French winger enjoyed an exceptional 2024–25 campaign with Paris Saint-Germain. He

Dembele

Messi and Mbappe Hail Dembele's Stunning 2025 Ballon d'Or Victory

The anticipation has finally come to an end. Ousmane Dembélé has claimed the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or, officially crowned as the world's finest player. The Paris Saint-Germain winger played a crucial role in the club's historic achievements throughout the 2024–25 campaign