Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees: Messi, Kane and Mbappe on shortlist for men’s award

The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are being announced today as the countdown continues to next month's ceremony. 30 ...

Despite a 4-year snub, Ronaldo still holds one major Ballon d'Or record Messi perhaps will never match

Cristiano Ronaldo remains ahead of Lionel Messi for Ballon d’Or nominations, with 18 to Messi’s 17 after the Argentine’s return to the 2026 shortlist. Ronaldo has won the award five times, while Messi ...

Ballon d'Or nominee finalists: Lionel Messi, Harry Kane lead field; Rose Lavelle only American woman nominated

The ceremony heads to London for the first time as Lionel Messi chases a ninth award, and on the women's side, Rose Lavelle ...
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Messi Backed By Ex-Real Star To Win Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane has backed Lionel Messi to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, insisting the 39-year-old's ...
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How Ballon d'Or voting works: Criteria, points system, who gets to vote, and more

The 2026 Ballon d'Or feels like one of the most open fields in recent years. Here's how the winner is decided.

Ranking the 2026 Ballon d’Or contenders: Do Harry Kane’s astonishing numbers give him the edge?

Analysing the leading names to land the big prize next month — from Rodri and Lamine Yamal to Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi ...

History made! Lionel Messi, 39, breaks Ronaldo’s Ballon d’Or record and sets new mark with stunning 2026 nomination

Lionel Messi has made Ballon d’Or history by becoming the first player to span 20 years between his first and latest ...

Can Kane buck history and win Ballon d'Or?

History suggests Ballon d’Or winners come from those who have recently lifted one of football's biggest trophies. Can Harry Kane become a rare exception?