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In another Champions League victory for Barcelona, the 19-year-old winger achieved figures that are unprecedented in the history of football.

Manchester City’s Champions League clash with PSG last night enthralled, with several 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees at the fore.

Real Madrid staged an epic comeback against Roma, and the French striker set a historic record in the UEFA Champions League.

In an interview for L'Equipe and Ballondor.com, 1991 Ballon d'Or winner Jean-Pierre Papin gave us his pick for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or.

With less than two weeks to go before the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, anticipation is building and the debate over the favorites is heating up. Among the questions on fans’ minds: Do this year’s nominated defenders have a real shot at winning? With nine defenders on the list of finalists, let’s take a look at what the history of the award tells us.

Four Japanese people have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Ballon d’Or, a record for the country. Find out about the 10 Japanese people who have already made history at the ceremony.

The FC Barcelona striker, who has been nominated in two categories, could be set to achieve an unprecedented historic milestone.

We take a look at the footballers and managers who will represent Spain in each age group at the big gala in London.

Forged in Ballon d’Or heritage, I Nerazzurri have produced a plethora of champions down the years, their history rich in titles and sensational players.

The Ivorian, nominated for Young Talent of the Year, scored his first goal for the Spanish side and couldn’t hold back his tears. Find out why.

Find out how the race is shaping up between the Portuguese and the Argentine to reach the record of 1,000 official goals.

The Portuguese star reacted on social media to the Argentine captain’s announcement with a message that reflects the deep respect between the two.

In an exclusive interview with France Football and Ballondor.com in 2023, Lionel Messi opened up about his childhood, the turning points of his career, and his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.

What are the four main tenets of a powerful and effecting Ballon d'Or acceptance speech? Find out below...

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally explained why he left the Portugal squad and revealed the behind-the-scenes details of the row with Jorge Jesus.

The 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee added to his impressive numbers this year with a defining performance from the bench against Belgium.

A look back at the most spectacular records the Argentine captain has set during his time with the national team.

Six clubs will forever now have footprints on the Ballon d’Or landscape after seeing one of their players nominated in 2026. Find out who they are below…

The row between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus has caused a stir in Portugal. Find out what happened and what Bruno Fernandes and the manager had to say about the situation.

At the age of 39 and having recently been nominated for the Ballon d'Or, the captain explained why he has decided to bring his time with the Argentina national team to a close.