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We analysed the results since 1956 to find out whether World Cup glory is enough to make a player the favourite to win the ‘Ballon d'Or’ as the world’s best player.

Find everything you need to know about the jury and the official regulations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or in this article.

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.

Ballon d’Or pays homage to the venue of its 2026 gala, a world-renowned theatre that has entertained generation after generation.

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

On Monday 26 October 2026, the eyes of the world will be on the London Palladium for the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony. To make sure you don’t miss a moment of the red carpet and the awards ceremony, here is the broadcast schedule for your time zone.

Can a goalkeeper win football's ultimate individual prize? Exploring the official rules, historic near-misses, and the Goalkeeper of the Year award.

The 70th edition of theBallon d'Orwill take place on Monday 26 October 2026, broadcast live from London. Would you like to watch the awards ceremony from France or abroad? Here is the full list of official broadcasters by country.

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…

To mark its 70th anniversary, the most prestigious individual award is leaving France for a historic change of venue. The event is scheduled for Monday 26 October 2026 in London, when we will find out who will take home the trophy. From the key date to the reasons behind this unprecedented move, here is everything you need to know about the organisation of the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

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.

A year-by-year look at the players who dominated world football between 2005 and 2025. Do you remember all their names?

As the prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony approaches on October 26 in London, many questions remain: who are the jurors tasked with selecting between the nominees and how exactly does the point-counting system work? A breakdown of the rules and behind-the-scenes details of the vote.

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the Portuguese national team has sparked a wave of reactions both inside and outside Portugal. Find out what happened and how players, fans and manager Jorge Jesus reacted to the situation.

What did they say to each other after the final whistle? The Barcelona striker revealed what was said during that conversation in the World Cup final and expressed his admiration for the Argentine.

Rafael Leão wore Portugal’s iconic number 7 shirt for the first time in an official match. But why did he keep Cristiano Ronaldo’s number – and what does the shirt represent?

Cristiano Ronaldo has built one of the greatest careers in the history of international football alongside six managers with the Portuguese national team. Take a look back at CR7’s relationship with each of them, from his early days to his rise as the all-time leading international goalscorer.

Each week Ballondor.com celebrates famous and feted clubs that boast a proud Ballon d’Or legacy. This time out we turn to Barcelona, a regular and renowned presence in finals and galas alike.