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FIFA Best Awards: What are they? Who is nominated? How are winners decided?

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Evening Standard

2026 Ballon d'Or predictions: who are the favourite players for the final victory?

France Football’s most prestigious individual prize may well be decided in a thrilling race that includes a mix of proven champions and rising stars. The race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has yet to begin; however, bookmakers are already estimating the players to watch for the final victory. To stay…

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Harry Kane Makes 2026 Ballon d’Or Prediction While Eyeing Up Pele Record

Kane likened himself to Erling Haaland in his quest for the Ballon d’Or.

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Why I Voted for Ousmane Dembele to Win the 2025 Ballon d’Or

Dembélé won the men's Ballon d'Or by a considerable distance, ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in second. Here’s why he justified his emphatic win.

Sports Illustrated

France coach Deschamps leads tributes to Ballon d'Or winner Dembélé

France football team head coach Didier Deschamps led the eulogies on Tuesday for the Paris Saint-Germain and France international striker Ousmane Dembélé who won the Ballon d'Or on Monday night.

Radio France Internationale

Why Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid Aren’t at 2025 Ballon d’Or Ceremony

Three Real Madrid players were nominated for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or award.

Sports Illustrated

Ballon d'Or winner 'leaked', with Ousmane Dembele set to collect Ballon d'Or WITHOUT team-mates in attendance: report

The Ballon d'Or looks to be Ousmane Dembele's, but Paris Saint-Germain's players won't be around to see their team-mate collect the gong

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When Did the Ballon d’Or Get So Big?

The fall of communism, the rise of social media, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have all played their role in startling evolution of the Ballon d’Or, which has shown few signs of slowing down.

Sports Illustrated

What is the Super Ballon d'Or?

The unique award has only ever been awarded once—that was in 1989.

Sports Illustrated

The Youngest Ballon d’Or Winners Ever

The Ballon d'Or has been given to world's best footballer since 1956.

Sports Illustrated

The Best Players Who Never Won the Ballon d’Or

The Ballon d’Or is awarded to the best footballer in the world each year—but some of the greatest ever have missed out.

Sports Illustrated

‘Failed’—Real Madrid’s 2025 Ballon d’Or Ceremony Attendance in Doubt

The club did not attend the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony in protest of Rodri winning the award over Vinícius Júnior.

Sports Illustrated

The Best Players in World Soccer Not Nominated for 2025 Ballon d’Or

Three former winners and the main protagonist of this summer’s transfer window have been snubbed by France Football.

Sports Illustrated

Which players were nominated for the Ballon d'Or?

Several world-class footballers achieved a Ballon d'Or nomination

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International Business Times UK

How Is the Ballon d'Or Winner Chosen, and Who Could Win in 2025 — Lamine Yamal or Ousmane Dembélé?

The Ballon d'Or 2025 shortlist includes Dembélé, Yamal and Salah. Here's how the winner is chosen — and why late-season form could be key.

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Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees revealed in full

The Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees are in, as the great and good gear up for another spectacular night in Paris

Sports Illustrated

Mohamed Salah Takes Aim at Liverpool Rivals When Naming His Two Favourite Goals

The Egyptian great has scored some outstanding goals en route to tremendous success.

The Guardian - UK

Are Arsenal finally signing Viktor Gyökeres? It’s already real in the digital hive mind

The Swedish striker has become more meme than man but the reality is he is the very good thing fans asked for, on a tray, ready to go

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The Many Reasons to Be Cynical of the Ballon D'Or and Individual Honors

Luka Modric was recognized yet again for a year in which he won the Champions League and reached the World Cup final, but the growing emphasis on individual awards in a team sport highlights the paradox of the Ballon d'Or and its tradition.

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Ballon d'Or 2025: Odds, nominees and everything we know

The Ballon d'Or 2025 will roll around quicker than you realise - here's everything you need to know about it

International Business Times

Spanish Press Slam 'Masquerade' Of Real's Ballon D'Or Boycott

Spanish media said Tuesday that Real Madrid had cheapened themselves by boycotting the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with even the normally loyal Marca weighing in while Spain's national coach admitted it was "not good for football".

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George Weah's Ballon d'Or: How one man changed the course of the award

The 1995 Ballon d'Or winner remains the only African international to win the award, inspiring a generation of younger stars and changing football culture

The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior deserved to win the Ballon d’Or - his problem was that so did Rodri

The Manchester City man picked up the award while Real Madrid were a no-show as a club

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Rodri to be named Ballon d'Or 2024 winner in shock twist: reports

Manchester City star Rodri is to scoop the Ballon d'Or 2024, following widespread reports that Vinicius Jr is to be snubbed at the last minute

The Independent UK

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Vinicius Jr claims ‘they’re not ready’ as Rodri crowned amid Real Madrid boycott

The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner was revealed tonight with Rodri succeeding Lionel Messi

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