Lautaro: “Ballon d'Or? Messi without a doubt. He is the best in history and the best in the world”

Who will win the Ballon d'Or in 2026? That question is being asked around the world, especially with the voting deadline for ...
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Lionel Messi Joins Only David Beckham on Ballon d'Or Shortlist While Playing in MLS

Lionel Messi has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the only active MLS player on the 30-man shortlist. The ...

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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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.
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Ballon d'Or nod, seven-game slump: Messi’s paradoxical week for Inter Miami

Two days after Lionel Messi’s 17th Ballon d’Or nomination landed, his defending MLS Cup champions dropped more points in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?