Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior insists the club ordered him not to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony, as Rodri beat him to the top prize.

Mohamed Salah has been told he is "nailed on" to beat the likes of Kylian Mbappe to the 2025 Ballon d’Or if Liverpool win the Premier League title.

Mohamed Salah has been told to forget about winning the Ballon d'Or this year as Sam Allardyce is convinced it will go to Vinicius Junior.

Mohamed Salah must be considered a top contender for the Ballon d'Or this year amid his stunning performances for Liverpool, Daniel Sturridge says.

The Frenchman has found his feet at the Bernabeu and looks best equipped to challenge the likes of Mohamed Salah and Raphinha for the Golden Ball

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior admits he took "strength" from a banner held up by Manchester City fans mocking his Ballon d'Or snub.

Cristiano Ronaldo admits to being left feeling “angry” over some of his Ballon d’Or defeats to eternal rival Lionel Messi.

Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema revealed what he told Vinicius Junior after his disappointment at Ballon d'Or last month.

Mohamed Salah has explained the reasons behind his Vinicius Junior The Best vote, with the Liverpool star still hoping to land the Ballon d'Or.

Manchester City and Spain star Rodri has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s “unfair” comment regarding his Ballon d’Or triumph in 2024.

The striker was top scorer in Serie A last season and also won the Golden Boot at the Copa America - yet doubts persist over his consistency

Vinicius Jr has been advised "to be more respectful if he wants to be like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo".

A Ballon d'Or-voting journalist called out "frustrated" Real Madrid president Florentino Perez following Vinicius Jr's snub.

Pep Guardiola refused to join Rodri in his victory speech as the midfielder returned to the club with the Ballon d'Or trophy.

Manchester 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.

A 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.

The full 2024 Ballon d'Or voting breakdown has shown Golden Ball winner Rodri's margin of victory over runner-up Vinicius Junior.

Lautaro Martinez has been advised to forget about his Ballon d'Or disappointment as Marco Materazzi urged the Inter striker to listen to Lionel Messi.

Brazil coach Dorival Junior has said Vinicius Junior should have won the Ballon d'Or, labelling Rodri's victory an "injustice".

Barcelona women's star Aitana Bonmati revealed that Lamine Yamal refused to touch her Ballon d'Or due to superstition.

Manchester City star Rodri was seemingly caught on camera chanting and mocking Vinicius Jr. during wild Ballon d'Or celebrations.

Barcelona reportedly players revelled in Rodri's surprise Ballon d'Or triumph as Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was humbled on Monday evening.

GOAL writers debate the drama of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Rodri's win and chaos surrounding soccer's marquee event

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed his thoughts on the Ballon d'Or after seeing Rodri pip Vinicius Junior to top spot.

After the Man City midfielder's triumph, France Football humiliated Los Blancos even more than Barcelona had in Saturday's Clasico

Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal got special mentions in Carlo Ancelotti's Coach of the Year acceptance statement.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and all the Ballon d'Or winners so far...

Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Argentina team-mate Emi Martinez after the goalkeeper won the Yashin Trophy for the second year in a row.

Real 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.