Messi tips Benzema for ‘deserved’ Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid’s France star Karim Benezema deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, according to seven-time laureate Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo refutes claim his main aim is to win Ballon d’Or more times than Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed claims from a French journalist that his main aim is to finish his career with more Ballon d’Or wins than Lionel Messi.

Robert Lewandowski robbed? Here are the 12 best players never to win the Ballon d’Or

Robert Lewandowski scored 48 goals in a season and still didn’t win the Ballon d’Or – don’t worry Bobby, you’re in good company …

Lionel Messi wins record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi has won a record sixth Ballon d’Or crown at a ceremony in Paris.

I want to win the Ballon d’Or more times than Messi – Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to end his career with at least one more Ballon d’Or than great rival Lionel Messi as he attempts to establish himself as the greatest player of all time.

Ronaldo deserved Ballon d’Or – Allegri

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo deserved to win the Ballon d’Or but missing out should drive him even more, according to coach Massimiliano Allegri.

It makes the award look diminished – Bale surprised by Puskas snub

Gareth Bale feels the Puskas Award was made to look “diminished” after his overhead kick for Real Madrid in the Champions League final was snubbed.

I didn’t consider it sexual harassment – Ballon d’Or winner Hegerberg clears up DJ twerking row

Martin Solveig caused uproar with a comment on stage at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, but winner Ada Hegerberg has forgiven the French DJ.

Ballon d’Or 2018: The story of Luka Modric’s magnificent career

Real Madrid’s Champions League glory and Croatia’s World Cup final run saw Luka Modric crown a superb career with the Ballon d’Or being his reward.

Messi not in Ballon d’Or top three for first time since 2006

Lionel Messi has missed out on a place in the Ballon d’Or’s top three for the first time since 2006.