Getty Images SportL. YamalBarcelonaBarca icon says defender could challenge Yamal to Ballon d'OrBarcelona icon Hristo Stoichkov hails Lamine Yamal as the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or but says he faces competition from Paris Saint-Germain.
AFPK. MbappeS. RamosMbappe can win Ballon d'Or FIVE times as Ramos backs him over YamalKylian Mbappe's former team-mate Sergio Ramos backs the Real Madrid star to clinch the Ballon d'Or this year ahead of more favourable candidates.
Getty Images SportR. CherkiRodriCity newbie Cherki sets sights on Ballon d'OrRayan Cherki has laid out his ambitions after joining Manchester City and has set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or.
Getty Images/GoalL. YamalO. DembeleYamal or Dembele? Pique reveals his pick for 2025 Ballon d'OrLegendary Barcelona defender heaped praise on both Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal and spoke his mind on who he would pick to win the Ballon d'Or.
GettyO. DembeleParis Saint-GermainDembele reveals key career objective he's yet to achieveOusmane Dembele has his eyes on winning the Ballon d'Or after an incredible season with Paris Saint-Germain in 2024-25.
(C)Getty ImagesRodriManchester CityRodri for Ballon d’Or! Ex-City star jokes about Golden Ball winShay Given has jokingly explained why Rodri should beat the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal to back-to-back Ballon d’Or wins.
Getty/GOALL. YamalVitinhaMartinez names Yamal 'the best' but picks two others for Ballon d'OrRoberto Martinez hailed Lamine Yamal as 'the best at his poisition', but ranked two Portuguese players above the Barcelona star for the Ballon d'Or.
Getty/GOALC. RonaldoPortugal📽️ | Ribery trolled by Portugal fans over Ronaldo BdO commentsFranck Ribery was mercilessly trolled by Portugal fans at the Nations League final following his Ballon d’Or comments aimed at Cristiano Ronaldo.
Getty/GOALPower rankingsO. DembeleBallon d'Or 2025: Mendes & Vitinha boost podium hopesRodri'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?
Getty Images SportL. YamalO. Dembele'He enchants us all' - Yamal proving experience doesn't matterLamine Yamal’s dazzling season continues to turn heads, especially Lothar Matthaus’, who knows a Ballon d’Or talent when he sees one.
K. MbappeReal MadridMbappe claims Ballon d'Or chances 'don't depend on my feet'Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappe has spoken about his Ballon d'Or chances, claiming it is not an award that he can win just with his feet.
Getty Images SportR. GravenberchLiverpoolGravenberch makes Ballon d'Or pick & reacts to Frimpong's arrival at LiverpoolRyan Gravenberch picked a Liverpool team-mate as his ideal Ballon d'Or winner, while also sharing thoughts on Jeremie Frimpong's arrival at the club.
Getty ImagesK. MbappeReal MadridMbappe snubs Yamal and Vini as Ballon d'Or pick revealedKylian Mbappe has backed PSG star Ousmane Dembele to claim this year's Ballon d'Or after his incredible season with the Ligue 1 giants.
AFPF. RiberyC. RonaldoRibery still salty over 2013 snub as he questions CR7's Ballon d'Or commentsFranck Ribery seemingly expressed his bitterness at missing out in 2013 after Cristiano Ronaldo's latest comments regarding the Ballon d'Or award.
L. YamalSpainYamal 'deserves' Ballon d'Or after masterclass against FranceSpain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or after the 17-year-old's impressive performance against France.
L. YamalSpain'Best to speak on the pitch' - Yamal makes Ballon d'Or statementLamine Yamal says it is always "best to speak on the pitch" after making a Ballon d'Or statement in Spain's UEFA Nations League win over France.
O. DembeleD. DeschampsDembele clearly deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says DeschampsFrance head coach Didier Deschamps has rallied behind Ousmane Dembele and believes that the forward deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or.
Getty Images SportVitinhaPortugalVitinha deserves Ballon d'Or 'without a doubt', says MartinezParis Saint-Germain star Vitinha should be a contender to win the Ballon d'Or after a stellar season, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez argues.
GOAL/GettyI. KonateO. DembeleKonate snubs Salah for Ballon d'Or as he backs Dembele to win top prizeIbrahima Konate snubbed Liverpool colleague Mohamed Salah as he backed compatriot Ousmane Dembele to win Ballon d'Or.
Getty Images/GoalL. YamalO. DembeleBallon d'Or play-off? Yamal lays down gauntlet to DembeleLamine Yamal laid down the gauntlet to fellow Ballon d'Or contender Ousmane Dembele ahead of Spain's Nations League semi-final clash with France.
AFPL. YamalR. LewandowskiLewandowski warns Barca co-star Yamal of Ballon d'Or being riggedRobert Lewandowski is fully backing his team-mate Lamine Yamal to bag the Ballon d'Or award, but warns the Spaniard of changes in rules.
Getty/GOALL. YamalO. DembeleGavi backs Yamal to win Ballon d'Or ahead of DembeleGavi is backing Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal to claim Ballon d’Or honours ahead of Champions League-winning PSG star Ousmane Dembele.
GettyL. YamalC. Ronaldo'People said he was a jerk' - Barca star Yamal quizzed on RonaldoLamine Yamal was asked whether he thinks he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or by a reporter who referenced Cristiano Ronaldo's perceived arrogance.
AFPX. HernandezBarcelonaBetter than Messi and CR7? Xavi opens up on Ballon d'Or finishesBarcelona legend Xavi believes he deserved at least the 'Ballon de Bronze' for consistently finishing third in the Ballon d'Or awards.
Getty/GOALAnalysisParis Saint-GermainDembele: From €148m Barca flop to Ballon d'Or favouriteA player that looked destined to be remembered as one of the biggest wastes of money in football history now has a surprising shot at redemption
AFPK. MbappeO. DembeleMbappe told Ballon d'Or nod would be 'nonsense' Kylian Mbappe's golden boot heroics won't be enough to secure him the Ballon d'Or award, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson.
Getty Images SportLiverpoolM. Salah'My best chance!' - Salah eyes Ballon d'Or after 'crazy' seasonMohamed Salah sees this year as his best chance of winning the Ballon d'Or after playing a crucial role in Liverpool's Premier League title success.
AFPL. YamalBarcelonaRonaldinho backs Yamal to win 'several' Ballons d'Or & make Barca historyRonaldinho has backed Lamine Yamal to "make history" at Barcelona and believes the teenager is capable of winning the Ballon d'Or "several" times.
Getty/GOALChampions LeagueBarcelonaRevealed: When the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner will be crownedUEFA has confirmed the date the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be heard as the world's top stars compete for the world player of the season award.
Getty/GOALT. Alexander-ArnoldReal MadridTrent warned Ballon d’Or dream 'almost impossible' despite Real moveTrent Alexander-Arnold has been warned it is "almost impossible" for his Ballon d’Or dream to come true, despite moving to Real Madrid.
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