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Ballon d’Or voters have reportedly faced an exceptionally difficult decision this year, with no clear consensus emerging among the leading contenders.
By David Ale · 29 Sept 2026
Lamine Yamal says players are asked to be sincere but criticized when they speak honestly, amid scrutiny over his and Kylian Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or interviews.
By David Ale · 25 Sept 2026
David Raya is chasing a fourth straight Premier League Golden Glove after winning the award in each of his last three seasons.
By Michael Umeweni · 25 Sept 2026
Fabián Ruiz has made his 2026 Ballon d'Or case by highlighting his trophy haul after winning major honours with PSG and Spain.
By Michael Umeweni · 25 Sept 2026
Xavi says Spain's World Cup triumph should help a Spanish player win the Ballon d'Or and backs Lamine Yamal to claim the award.
By Michael Umeweni · 25 Sept 2026
Former France Football editor Pascal Ferré warns that excessive Ballon d'Or campaigning could irritate voters rather than influence their decisions.
By Michael Umeweni · 24 Sept 2026
Anthony Gordon believes Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane both have strong claims for the Ballon d’Or after remarkable seasons.
By David Ale · 24 Sept 2026
Romain Molina claims Kylian Mbappé’s intense media campaign for the Ballon d’Or may be hurting rather than helping his chances of winning the prestigious award.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Frank Leboeuf has compared Kylian Mbappé and Raphinha, questioning the Real Madrid star’s Ballon d’Or focus and praising the Brazilian’s team-first mentality.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Alexis Mac Allister has thrown his support behind Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race, insisting his Argentina teammate deserves the prestigious award.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Raphinha has backed Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, insisting the Barcelona star has everything required to claim the prestigious award.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has revealed his heartfelt plan to dedicate the Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins the prestigious individual award.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Rodrigo De Paul has backed Lionel Messi to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, pointing to his extraordinary World Cup performance at 39.
By Michael Umeweni · 18 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé believes 2026 is the right year to win the Ballon d’Or and says he wants the prestigious award back at Real Madrid.
By Michael Umeweni · 17 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has delivered a bold assessment of his campaign, insisting that no player enjoyed a better season than he did.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 14 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has sent a powerful message ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign, insisting that European glory with the Spanish giants matters more to him than adding another individual prize to his growing collection.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026
From a 1956 French magazine experiment to football's ultimate global obsession, the Ballon d’Or reaches its historic 70th anniversary. Here is the story of how an award that excluded Pelé and Maradona survived FIFA mergers, rule overhauls, and seven decades of glorious chaos to become the crown every footballer dreams of.
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 8 Sept 2026