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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

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?

A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Lionel Messi names teenager as future Ballon d'Or winner - after comparisons between the two

Lionel Messi has been particularly impressed with a future star as he casts his eye to the next generation of world-beaters

FourFourTwo · Oct 31, 2023

Lionel Messi not thinking about long-term future after claiming eighth Ballon d'Or

After winning his eighth Ballon d'Or, Lionel Messi emphasized that he is not currently focused on his long-term future, preferring to savour the moment of his remarkable career achievements.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims women's award

Lionel Messi claimed his eighth Ballon d'Or during a glamorous ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup champion, Aitana Bonmati, secured the women's accolade.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

Sam Kerr pipped by Bonmati for women's Ballon D'Or

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won women's soccer's top individual honour, narrowly beating Sam Kerr who finished second in the voting.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

Lionel Messi sends classy message to Erling Haaland after beating Man City striker to Ballon d’Or

Argentine wins eighth award of his remarkable career - but it is surely the last

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023

Ballon d’Or: Bonmatí and Messi get top accolades as Bellingham acclaimed

Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi won the women’s and men’s awards respectively, while Jude Bellingham took the Kopa trophy for the best player under the age of 21

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Ballon d'Or 2023: Lionel Messi wins eighth award after World Cup triumph

Erling Haaland finishes second after stunning season with Manchester City

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023

Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory with Argentina

The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off France to win the tournament for the first time in his illustrious career.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023