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On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
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On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

December 03, 2023
Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or on this day in 2018, marking the first time since 2007 the award did not go to either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The…
Ballon d’Or awards to be co-organised by UEFA from next year
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Ballon d’Or awards to be co-organised by UEFA from next year

November 03, 2023
The prestigious Ballon d’Or awards will be co-organised by UEFA from next year. European football’s governing body has reached an agreement with Group Amaury, the owner of media companies France…
Haaland and Mbappe will not repeat Messi-Ronaldo Ballon d'Or dominance, says Vertonghen
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Haaland and Mbappe will not repeat Messi-Ronaldo Ballon d'Or dominance, says Vertonghen

October 31, 2023
Jan Vertonghen does not believe there will be two players who dominate the Ballon d'Or during the next decade in the way Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have done. Messi…
Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory with Argentina
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Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory with Argentina

October 30, 2023
Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d’Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off…
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins women’s Ballon d’Or
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Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins women’s Ballon d’Or

October 30, 2023
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or, France Football has announced. The 25-year-old enjoyed a fine year for club and country – winning a league…
Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy at Ballon d’Or ceremony
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Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy at Ballon d’Or ceremony

October 30, 2023
Jude Bellingham’s meteoric rise continued as he was awarded the Kopa Trophy for the best player under the age of 21 in world football. The Real Madrid and England midfielder…
Defoe: Messi's World Cup triumph should result in eighth Ballon d'Or
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Defoe: Messi's World Cup triumph should result in eighth Ballon d'Or

October 06, 2023
Lionel Messi's World Cup success with Argentina should be enough to win him the upcoming Ballon d'Or, says former England striker Jermain Defoe. Messi finally achieved World Cup glory with…
Lionel Messi heads list of men’s Ballon d’Or nominees; England's Rachel Daly headlines women's list
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Lionel Messi heads list of men’s Ballon d’Or nominees; England's Rachel Daly headlines women's list

September 06, 2023
Lionel Messi heads the list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka were also…
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Lionel Messi heads list of men’s Ballon d’Or nominees

September 06, 2023
Lionel Messi heads the list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka were also…
Lewandowski ready for Haaland challenge after winning Gerd Muller Trophy
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Lewandowski ready for Haaland challenge after winning Gerd Muller Trophy

October 17, 2022
Robert Lewandowski earned the Gerd Muller Trophy by scoring 57 goals for club and country last season and is not about to shirk the challenge of reeling in Erling Haaland…
Benzema realises 'childhood dream' by winning Ballon d'Or
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Benzema realises 'childhood dream' by winning Ballon d'Or

October 17, 2022
Karim Benzema said he had realised a childhood dream by winning the Ballon d'Or for the first time on Monday. The Real Madrid captain was rewarded for an outstanding 2021-22…
Ronaldo 20th in voting as Benzema beats Mane to Ballon d'Or
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Ronaldo 20th in voting as Benzema beats Mane to Ballon d'Or

October 17, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo finished in 20th place in the Ballon d'Or voting as he headlined an array of stars to fall short of 2022 winner Karim Benzema. Ronaldo, Benzema's former Real…
Benzema's moment arrives, crowning glory for Real Madrid star who stepped out of Cristiano Ronaldo's long shadows
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Benzema's moment arrives, crowning glory for Real Madrid star who stepped out of Cristiano Ronaldo's long shadows

October 17, 2022
Siuuuu, it's come to this. The sidekick takes centre stage. The man who carried water for Cristiano Ronaldo gets his champagne moment. Karim Benzema has gone from jeers to cheers…
Ballon d'Or winner Benzema goes from Tallaght to top of the world with Real Madrid
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Ballon d'Or winner Benzema goes from Tallaght to top of the world with Real Madrid

October 17, 2022
Perhaps there's something in the notion of a lucky Shamrock. Thirteen years on from making his Real Madrid debut in a friendly against Shamrock Rovers, Karim Benzema is the world…
BREAKING NEWS: Benzema wins first Ballon d'Or after stunning 44-goal season
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BREAKING NEWS: Benzema wins first Ballon d'Or after stunning 44-goal season

October 17, 2022
Karim Benzema has been rewarded for his career-best 2021-22 season with his first Ballon d'Or in a ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Real Madrid captain Benzema was…
Putellas wins back-to-back Ballons d'Or Feminin despite ACL tear
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Putellas wins back-to-back Ballons d'Or Feminin despite ACL tear

October 17, 2022
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas took home a second straight Ballon d'Or Feminin award on Monday to become the first two-time winner. Putellas was recognised in 2021 after winning…
Mbappe desperate for first Ballon d'Or win, names Benzema and Mane as main rivals
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Mbappe desperate for first Ballon d'Or win, names Benzema and Mane as main rivals

August 13, 2022
Kylian Mbappe claimed it is a "big lie" to say players do not care about winning the Ballon d'Or as he named Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane as his main…
Now or never for Benzema with Ballon d'Or, but he has Mbappe's backing
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Now or never for Benzema with Ballon d'Or, but he has Mbappe's backing

August 13, 2022
Kylian Mbappe suggests Karim Benzema would have to "stop thinking about the Ballon d'Or forever" if he did not win the top individual award this year. Benzema is the favourite…
Messi has 'no doubts' over Benzema for Ballon d'Or and reflects on pipping Lewandowski
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Messi has 'no doubts' over Benzema for Ballon d'Or and reflects on pipping Lewandowski

May 30, 2022
Lionel Messi says there can be "no doubts" Karim Benzema would be a worthy Ballon d'Or winner after the Real Madrid star cemented his frontrunner status with Champions League glory.…
Barcelona great Kluivert backs Mbappe to win Ballon d'Or soon
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Barcelona great Kluivert backs Mbappe to win Ballon d'Or soon

May 29, 2022
Kylian Mbappe will not have long to wait until he wins the Ballon d'Or, according to Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert. Mbappe was widely expected to join Real Madrid when his…
Ibrahimovic speaks his mind on missing out to 'Mr Perfect' pair Ronaldo and Messi for Ballon d'Or
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Ibrahimovic speaks his mind on missing out to 'Mr Perfect' pair Ronaldo and Messi for Ballon d'Or

March 27, 2022
Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has put his failure to land a Ballon d'Or award down to not fitting the "Mr Perfect" mould of perennial winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.…
Ballon d'Or voting process changing after controversial Messi win
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Ballon d'Or voting process changing after controversial Messi win

March 11, 2022
The Ballon d'Or voting process will undergo a number of reforms ahead of the next ceremony, it was announced on Friday. France Football editor-in-chief Pascal Ferre confirmed in L'Equipe there…
Ibrahimovic: I don't need Ballon d'Or to prove I'm the best
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Ibrahimovic: I don't need Ballon d'Or to prove I'm the best

December 13, 2021
Zlatan Ibrahimovic insisted he does not need to win the Ballon d'Or to prove the Milan star is the best. Ibrahimovic has won league titles with Ajax, Inter, Barcelona, Milan,…
Lewandowski has not let Ballon d'Or snub affect him, says Nagelsmann
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Lewandowski has not let Ballon d'Or snub affect him, says Nagelsmann

December 10, 2021
Robert Lewandowski has continued with business as usual despite disappointment at the 2021 Ballon d'Or awards, according to Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Lewandowski had to settle for second…
Ballon d'Or: Messi wants to see Lewandowski rewarded for 2020 exploits
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Ballon d'Or: Messi wants to see Lewandowski rewarded for 2020 exploits

November 29, 2021
Ballon d'Or 2021 winner Lionel Messi has said that runner-up Robert Lewandowski deserved a Ballon d'Or of his own for his exploits last year. Messi claimed the coveted award for…
Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo finishes sixth as Messi wins historic seventh award
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Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo finishes sixth as Messi wins historic seventh award

November 29, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo lost ground in his quest to claim more Ballon d'Or awards than his rival Lionel Messi, finishing sixth while the Argentine claimed a historic seventh award. It is…
Ballon d'Or: How Messi pipped Lewandowski to 2021 award
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Ballon d'Or: How Messi pipped Lewandowski to 2021 award

November 29, 2021
Lionel Messi has edged out Robert Lewandowski to the 2021 Ballon d'Or award, a seventh of his magnificent career. World football's most prestigious individual accolade was back up for grabs…
BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Messi wins historic seventh Ballon d'Or
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BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Messi wins historic seventh Ballon d'Or

November 29, 2021
Lionel Messi has won a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or after beating Robert Lewandowski to the most sought-after individual prize in football. The Paris Saint-Germain star may have endured a somewhat…
Lionel Messi wins historic seventh Ballon d'Or
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Lionel Messi wins historic seventh Ballon d'Or

November 29, 2021
Lionel Messi has won a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or after beating Robert Lewandowski to the most sought-after individual prize in football. The Paris Saint-Germain star may have endured a somewhat…
Ballon d'Or: Barcelona's Pedri wins Trophee Kopa
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Ballon d'Or: Barcelona's Pedri wins Trophee Kopa

November 29, 2021
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pedri has won the Trophee Kopa at the Ballon d'Or ceremony after a superb year for club and country. The award is presented to the best…
Ballon d'Or: Barcelona's Pedri wins Kopa Trophy
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Ballon d'Or: Barcelona's Pedri wins Kopa Trophy

November 29, 2021
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pedri has won the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony after a superb year for club and country. The award is presented to the best…
Ronaldo refutes France Football claims of Messi and Ballon d'Or motivation
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Ronaldo refutes France Football claims of Messi and Ballon d'Or motivation

November 29, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised France Football after their editor-in-chief stated the Manchester United forward's priority is to retire with more Ballon d'Or awards than Lionel Messi. Ronaldo and Messi are…
Ballon d'Or: Neymar, Kane and Haaland miss out on top 10
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Ballon d'Or: Neymar, Kane and Haaland miss out on top 10

November 29, 2021
Neymar, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are among the most notable players to have missed out on the top 10 of the Ballon d'Or. The first 20 names from the…
Ballon d'Or: Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Benzema? Examining the credentials of the favourites
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Ballon d'Or: Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Benzema? Examining the credentials of the favourites

November 26, 2021
Robert Lewandowski can consider himself hard done by. The Bayern Munich striker would almost certainly have won his maiden Ballon d'Or in 2020, only for France Football to decide not…
Lewandowski and Benzema both deserve Ballon d'Or – Upamecano weighs into debate
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Lewandowski and Benzema both deserve Ballon d'Or – Upamecano weighs into debate

October 19, 2021
Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano said Robert Lewandowski and Real Madrid star Karim Benzema are both worthy of this year's Ballon d'Or. Lewandowski and Benzema are among the nominees for…
'I would vote for Erling' – Dortmund coach Rose on Haaland's Ballon d'Or nomination
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'I would vote for Erling' – Dortmund coach Rose on Haaland's Ballon d'Or nomination

October 18, 2021
Marco Rose believes Erling Haaland deserves his Ballon D'Or nomination, with the Borussia Dortmund head coach insisting he would vote for the "extraordinary" star. Haaland is among the 2021 Ballon…
Benzema deserves Ballon d'Or and time has come to reward Real Madrid star, says Zidane
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Benzema deserves Ballon d'Or and time has come to reward Real Madrid star, says Zidane

October 17, 2021
Karim Benzema deserves to become the first French winner of the Ballon d'Or since Zinedine Zidane – and that verdict comes from Zidane himself. Real Madrid striker Benzema, who has…
Lewandowski has to win Ballon d'Or – Nagelsmann says Bayern striker has years left at the top
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Lewandowski has to win Ballon d'Or – Nagelsmann says Bayern striker has years left at the top

October 14, 2021
Julian Nagelsmann fired a warning to defences across Europe by claiming Robert Lewandowski has a long time left at the top level – insisting the Ballon d'Or should come his…
Messi told me I had to win the Champions League – Aguero reveals Ballon d'Or verdict
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Messi told me I had to win the Champions League – Aguero reveals Ballon d'Or verdict

October 14, 2021
Sergio Aguero needed Lionel Messi to tell him why he was being continually overlooked for Ballon d'Or honours. Despite scoring a record 260 goals for Manchester City, Argentine striker Aguero…
Ballon d'Or shortlist: Messi, Lewandowski and the top contenders for 2021 prize
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Ballon d'Or shortlist: Messi, Lewandowski and the top contenders for 2021 prize

October 08, 2021
After not being awarded in 2020, the Ballon d'Or – football's most prestigious individual award – is back up for grabs this year. Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is the overwhelming…
Zola backs Jorginho to battle Messi for Ballon d'Or
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Zola backs Jorginho to battle Messi for Ballon d'Or

July 19, 2021
Gianfranco Zola believes midfielder Jorginho would be a deserving winner of the Ballon d'Or despite Lionel Messi's claims on the award. Jorginho finished the 2020-21 campaign as Chelsea's leading Premier…
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