Sports ❯ Soccer ❯ Awards

Ballon d'Or

2025 Player Recognition Ousmane Dembélé Nominees Winners Nominations Candidates Player Rankings Ousmane Dembele Contenders

Messi Hails Lamine Yamal as the Best of the New Generation

The endorsement heightens focus on Spain’s plan to protect his hamstring for the 2026 World Cup.

Messi Calls Ronaldo Rivalry “Beautiful,” Says It Was Never Personal

Henry and Schmeichel Back David Raya as Player of the Season Contender

Raphinha Weighs Barcelona Future as Saudi Interest Grows

Bayern Set Post-Season Talks to Extend Harry Kane as PSG, Man United Watch

Lamine Yamal Begins Rehab After Season-Ending Hamstring Injury as Barcelona Pull Clear in La Liga

Pogba Says Bruno Fernandes Would Be Ballon d'Or Contender at Man City

Lamine Yamal Wins Laureus Young Sportsman of the Year

Gary Lineker Says Cristiano Ronaldo Unfollowed Him Over Messi Opinion

Dembélé Halts PSG Contract Talks as Premier League and Saudi Interest Grow

Bayern Legends Criticize Real Madrid, Single Out Vinícius Jr. Before Champions League Quarter-Final

Guardiola Says Man City Want Rodri to Stay as New Contract Is Offered

Rooney Says England’s World Cup Bid Hinges on a Fit Harry Kane

Manuel Neuer Turns 40 With Bayern Future Unsettled and Succession Plans Advancing

Maradona’s Son Says McTominay Is ‘Jesus’ at Napoli

Dimitri Payet Retires After 21-Year Professional Career

Messi Reaches 900 Career Goals as Inter Miami Fall to Nashville on Away Goals

Laporta Re-Elected Barcelona President With 68% as He Reopens Door to Messi

Dembélé Plays Down Man City Links as PSG Contract Talks Continue

Police Review Drone Complaints Linked to Man City’s Rodri in Salford