Cristiano Ronaldo is ironic when talking about the Ballon d’Or winner: “Fictional”

Al-Nassr star questions credibility of France Football’s award and focuses on goal milestone Cristiano Ronaldo has once again expressed skepticism toward the Ballon d’Or, calling the prestigious award “fictional.” The Al-Nassr forward, who was not among the nominees for this year’s France Football accolade, made the remark when asked about the upcoming winner. When a […]

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Caroline Weir is the only Real Madrid player nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid midfielder Caroline Weir is the only player from the Spanish club nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, reflecting her standout performances in the 2024/25 campaign. The 30-year-old Scot played a key role in Real Madrid’s push for the Liga F title and their strong run in the Women’s Champions League, cementing her status […]

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Arsenal lead 2025 Ballon d’Or nominations with seven players, including Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly

Arsenal have emerged as the most represented club in the 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist, with seven of their women’s team stars nominated following a historic 2024/25 campaign that saw them lift the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the second time in the club’s history. The list includes England internationals Alessia Russo, Leah Williamson, and Chloe […]

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Ballon d’Or 2025: Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior nominated after contrasting seasons

The race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is heating up, and two Brazilian stars are among the 30 contenders revealed by France Football: Barcelona’s Raphinha and Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior. The award for the world’s best player will be announced on 22 September. Raphinha is coming off the best season of his career under coach […]

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Ballon d’Or 2025: Cole Palmer surpasses Dembélé in list that resonates on the web

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has emerged at the top of a viral social media ranking for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, surpassing Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé. The list, which circulated widely this Thursday, has sparked heated debate among football fans just weeks before the official award ceremony. The ranking, shared by thousands online, places Palmer […]

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Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win inspires Vitinha’s bid for the 2025 Trophy

Spanish midfielder’s triumph over Vinícius Júnior serves as a blueprint for PSG star’s campaign The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, set for September 22, will crown the best player of the last European season. While forwards like Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Mohamed Salah dominate the headlines, Vitinha has emerged as the dark horse and […]

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Ballon d’Or: Remember who were the 10 best players in the world in 2024

Manchester City’s Rodri was crowned the world’s best footballer in 2024, but the full Ballon d’Or ranking includes several standout names from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and beyond. The 2024 edition of the Ballon d’Or brought with it no shortage of debate. Awarded by France Football magazine, the top honor went to Rodri, Manchester City’s Spanish […]

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Ballon d’Or: Messi consolidates his position as football’s most decorated player

Lionel Messi has officially cemented his legacy as the most decorated footballer of all time, following his record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or win, a feat unmatched in the history of the sport. The Argentine superstar, born in Rosario, continues to redefine individual excellence in football, holding the highest number of internationally recognized awards ever won by […]

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Ballon d’Or: Alisson nominated for world’s best goalkeeper award with Liverpool exit imminent

Liverpool star Alisson Becker has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy, awarded by France Football to the world’s best goalkeeper, amid growing speculation over a potential move away from Anfield. The 32-year-old is the only Brazilian among the 10 finalists for the prestigious prize, which will be presented during the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony scheduled […]

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Ballon d’Or 2025: Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí lead the favorites for the women’s award

Spain and England dominate the race ahead of the ceremony on September 22 As the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony approaches, the women’s award promises to be one of the most hotly contested categories. Scheduled for September 22, the prestigious France Football event will recognize the best female footballer of the season—and this year’s shortlist is […]

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