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Less than a month to go before we find out the winners of the 70th France Football Ballon d’Or. But do you really know the order of importance of the voting criteria? Find out here.

Six centre-backs are among the 30 nominees for the 2026 ‘Ballon d’Or’. Find out how they have excelled in defence, in building up play, in attack and in winning titles.

To a man, the numbers accrued by this year’s Ballon d’Or nominees are imposing. When merged as one, they become spectacular.

Dive into the official regulations to find out the official evaluation period and which international tournaments will be taken into account for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Even without injured captain Kylian Mbappé, Les Bleus found magic from Michael Olise to secure a late victory at the King Baudouin Stadium.

As nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or continue to impress during the early weeks of the 2026-27 season, a common question has emerged: are these recent performances factored into the voting for this year's awards?

All 10 of our Men’s Young Talent of the Year nominees have proven their futures are searing bright. These special moments highlight why…

We take a look at what the official Ballon d'Or regulations say to find out what steps need to be taken if two players have exactly the same number of points.

Nominated for the award in 2019, João Félix has revealed who he thinks deserves this year’s ‘Ballon d’Or’ – and his choice may come as a surprise.

A first league goal at Stamford Bridge, a high-profile appearance at London Fashion Week and a nomination for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In the space of a few days, Melvine Malard has burst onto the scene. Everyone has taken notice – except, perhaps, the French general public. For at 26, despite an already impressive track record, the Les Bleues striker remains, paradoxically, little known in her own country.

A contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, Melchie Dumornay continues to climb the ranks of world football whilst playing for OL Lyonnes. But behind this glittering career lies a striking contrast with the situation of the Haitian national team, which is mired in obscurity and uncertainty.

Titles, goals, FC Barcelona and the World Cup; Lamine Yamal shared his vision on the 2026 Ballon d'Or during an exclusive interview with France Football and Ballondor.com.

At the age of 41, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to chase historic milestones. His upcoming matches for Portugal could bring him even closer to some impressive records.

OL Lyonnes showcased their elite firepower as Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Melchie Dumornay headlined an 8-0 win over Servette Geneva in the UEFA Women's Champions League.

Pere Romeu's side began their European title defence with a goal-filled performance driven by their award-nominated individual talents.

Which Brazilian clubs have had the most nominees for the ‘Ballon d’Or’? Check out the full ranking of the country’s 12 biggest clubs.

The three-week international break affords some of our 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees the opportunity to reach meaningful milestones for their country.

Before earning a nomination for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the Mexican striker had to make a decision that marked a turning point in his career.

Each week Ballondor.com celebrates famous and feted clubs that boast a proud Ballon d’Or legacy. We begin with Bayern Munich, one of the most consistently successful institutions in our lifetime…

Titles, goals, FC Barcelona and the World Cup; Lamine Yamal shared his vision on the 2026 Ballon d'Or during an exclusive interview with France Football and Ballondor.com.