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On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

The 38-year-old broke the stranglehold placed on France Football’s prestigious award by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the previous decade.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Soccer’s prestigious Ballon d’Or awards to be co-organised by European governing body UEFA

UEFA and Groupe Amaury partner to co-organize Ballon d'Or awards, adding new awards for best coaches in men's and women's soccer. The relaunch will enhance the stature and global reach of the awards while fostering unity in the football community. UEFA will contribute football expertise, market global commercial rights and…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Ballon d'Or 2024 power rankings: Jude Bellingham up against Real Madrid teammates

The Ballon d'Or 2024 power rankings have been updated following the release of the 30-player shortlist

FourFourTwo · Oct 31, 2023

Benzema Leaves No Room for Debate in Claiming Ballon d’Or

King Karim was rightly crowned as the best player in the world by ‘France Football,’ capping a dominant, goal-filled year for a star who has waited his turn.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2022

Ballon d’Or Results: Benzema, Alexia Win Best Player Awards

The Real Madrid striker and Barcelona women’s star were crowned the best players in the world by France Football.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or return, Lionel Messi "lies" and award hint

Cristiano Ronaldo could be in attendance at ceremony for the 66th Ballon d’Or at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday night, despite his rocky relationship with the awards

Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022

Real Madrid ‘orchestrate the campaigns’ to dominate Ballon d’Or, claims France Football chief

Real Madrid are better than any other club at helping their players win the Ballon d’Or, according to director of France Football Pascal Ferre.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2022

Lionel Messi snub and Cristiano Ronaldo decision explained by Ballon d'Or organisers

France Football included Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the vote for the year's Ballon d'Or but couldn't find room for defending champion Lionel Messi

Daily Mirror · Aug 12, 2022

Ballon d’Or Shortlist Revealed: Messi Omitted, Benzema the Clear Favorite

For the first time since 2005, Lionel Messi is not shortlisted for France Football’s prestigious award, which should be Karim Benzema’s to lose.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12, 2022

Ballon d'Or shortlist: Lionel Messi snubbed as Cristiano Ronaldo clings on to hope

France Football have confirmed their 30-man shortlist for the men's Ballon d'Or, with Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah included

Daily Mirror · Aug 12, 2022