9) Vinicius Jr. (FW, Real Madrid) As one of last year's top contenders for this award — so much so that Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony to protest his second-place finish — it's shocking to ...

The 2024 Ballon d'Or was the 68th annual ceremony of the Ballon d'Or. It was presented by France Football that recognized the best footballers in the world in the 2023–24 season.

The Ballon d'Or award is an annual football award for the best player over the previous year. It was first awarded in 1956. The most recent winner is was Spanish player Rodri in 2024. Prior to that the award has been dominated by Argentinian Lionel Messi, winning the men's Ballon d'Or award a record eight times.

2 days ago · One image lingers, though: that awkward slip in the Champions League penalty shootout against Real Madrid, where he may have hit the ball with both feet. It’s a stumble he’ll want to forget. To rise into the Ballon d’Or elite, Alvarez needs to deliver silverware, whether it’s the Copa del Rey or a long-shot La Liga title.

Oct 28, 2024 · Every year, one football superstar sees their career elevated to a legendary level, entered into a pantheon of greats from across the decades. This year, that individual is Spain and Man City...

Who has won the Ballon d'Or? UEFA.com is the official site of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, and the governing body of football in Europe.

2 days ago · A guide on when the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner will be announced, how the voting system works, and who the current favourites are for the award.

Mar 13, 2025 · Rodri won the Ballon d'Or after an exceptional 2024 for Manchester City and Spain, becoming only the third player not named Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to claim France Football's prestigious golden ball since 2007. But who will claim it in 2025? Here are our Ballon d'Or power rankings for the 2024-25 season.

Oct 28, 2024 · Final results, award winners and full rankings as Rodri, Bonmati claim top prizes. The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony was held in Paris on October 28 to honour the finest players, coaches and teams...

1 day ago · • Kaka. Kaka's Ballon d'or triumph in 2007 was the last time that a player representing a team in Serie A won the honour. Becoming the eighth AC Milan player to win the award, the Brazilian enjoyed a remarkable campaign with the Italian side, winning the 2006/07 UEFA Champions League as the competition's top goalscorer, finding the net on 10 occasions.