Will anyone end Spain’s domination of women’s Ballon d’Or?
Alessia Russo (left) and Khadija Shaw (right) are among the contenders seeking to deny…
We’re here for NWSL Decision Day chaos. Plus: Putellas wins the Ballon d’Or
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Double Ballon d’Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after…
Ballon d’Or: Rio Ferdinand names player bound to win award
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has expressed his support for Real Madrid midfielder,…
2026 Ballon d’Or: It would be an honour – Ruiz names player that deserves award
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Fabian Ruiz, has claimed he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon…
2026 Ballon d’Or: He’s favourite – Deco names player to win award
Barcelona sporting director, Deco, has said Lamine Yamal should be the favourite to win…
Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after 100th Miami goal
Lionel Messi deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, according to Inter Miami co-owner…
Ballon d’Or: ‘Ordinary player, doesn’t deserve award’ – Mbappe slammed over latest performance
Football pundit and Cadena SER journalist, Fernando Palomo, has slammed France captain. Kylian Mbappe…
Ballon d’Or 2026: Christophe Galtier picks three players who deserve to win award
Former Paris Saint-Germain manager, Christophe Galtier, has picked three players who deserve to win…
Pride, prestige, profile – the great Ballon d’Or campaign
Image source, Getty Images Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d"Or in 2025 and is…
Ballon d’Or organisers publish, delete ‘winner’ articles for Kane, Mbappe, Yamal
Organisers of the Ballon d'Or, France Football, have published three 'winner' articles on the…
Ballon d’Or: Barcelona star honours late Nigerian mother after winning Young talent award
By Ayobami Okerinde Barcelona and Spain forward Vicky López has paid an emotional tribute…
2026 Ballon d’Or: Organizers give conditions to win award after World Cup
The organizers of the Ballon d'Or have warned that winning the World Cup does…
Lothar Matthäus: Harry Kane deserves the Ballon d’Or
Former Germany international Lothar Matthäus has argued that Harry Kane deserves to win the…
When is Ballon d’Or 2026? Date, time of soccer awards ceremony
When is Ballon d'Or 2026? Date, time of soccer awards ceremony originally appeared on…
2026 Ballon d’Or: There’s no one better – Mbappe picks player to win award
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has insisted that he deserves to win the 2026…
