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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …