All articles

Rodrigo Mora is about to embark on a new chapter in his career. At the age of 19, the young Portuguese player is leaving Porto to join Roma, in a transfer that brings one of European football’s most promising talents to the historic club in the Italian capital.

Pivotal to any team’s success, goalkeepers and defenders have been acclaimed by Ballon d’Or across eight decades. Yet so often they miss out on the biggest prize to headline-making goal-scorers and creatives.

João Cancelo is set to pull on the Barcelona shirt once again. At the age of 32, the Portuguese player is returning to the Catalan club on a permanent basis, leaving Al-Hilal after two previous loan spells at Barça.

Jamie Vardy may be on the verge of embarking on another surprising chapter in his career. At 39, the Englishman is being linked with São Paulo in a potential transfer that would bring one of the biggest names in the Premier League’s recent history to Brazilian football.

With this year’s ceremony on the horizon we revisit the most dramatically close and unequivocal Ballon d’Or races on record.

Raphinha has just achieved a first for Barcelona. At the age of 29, the Brazilian has been named the club’s first captain for the 2026–27 season, becoming the first Brazilian to wear the captain’s armband in Barça’s history.

João Félix has just made history in the Saudi Pro League. Following a standout season with Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player was named the league’s best player and kicked off the new campaign with yet another goal.

Despite receiving offers from other clubs, Rodri Hernández prioritised Barcelona’s playing philosophy. Find out the reasons behind his decision.

After finalizing the signing of Rodri, Barça added its eleventh Ballon d'Or winner to its ranks. Below, we review the list of previous winners who have worn the blaugrana jersey.

We take a look at the seven footballers who went on to win the ‘Ballon d'Or’ immediately after changing clubs.

We analysed the data to find out how long it took football’s greatest legends to reclaim their throne at the ‘Ballon d'Or’. Find out the answer.

Vinícius Júnior’s fight against racism is already changing the rules of football. Find out the story behind the Vini Jr. Law and the impact it is already beginning to have on the sport.

Marquinhos has just made history once again. With this latest triumph for PSG, the Brazilian has broken two records and established himself as one of the most successful players of all time.

The 2026/26 season began in earnest in Austria last night, with an enthralling contest featuring a plethora of Ballon d’Or recipients…

These seven Ballon d’Or nominees attained fame and acclaim via their footballing excellence. But their achievements on the pitch don’t tell their whole story….

Vitinha has gone from a player who couldn’t break into the first team at Wolves to a key player in a dominant PSG side and one of the biggest names in world football. This is the story of that transformation.

Behind the two words printed on his T-shirt lies a pact of gratitude forged during his family’s most difficult times.

Find out the all-time ranking of the footballers who have been nominated most often for the individual award throughout history.

With multiple Ballon d’Or Féminin nominees and a two-time winner now in their ranks, London City are a club going places. This is despite existing for a mere seven years….

Before making his mark amongst the elite, the centre-back grew up steeped in a tradition that began in 1905. Discover his more human side and the source of his composure.