On the soccer pitch, Lionel Messi is renowned for many things—his uncanny close control in tight spaces, his explosive bursts ...

Messi has won eight Ballon d'Or awards. While winning the most important individual award in football is impressive to many, it seems it isn't that appealing to a football icon. Italy and Roma ...

It’s been handed out every year since 1956 and most of the best to ever do it have won at least one Ballon d’Or. Lionel Messi has won eight himself, perhaps the best argument one can make for ...

Despite being one of the greatest soccer stars of all time and the most decorated Ballon d'Or winner in history, Lionel Messi’s success ... Ballon d’Ors? Do you know how many Ballon d ...

France Football have revealed the date and location for the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony. The event will take place at the ...

Lionel Messi was interviewed by Ballon d'Or France Football about his time competing with Cristiano Ronaldo. The two have ...

The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry wasn’t just about goals and trophies—it was also reflected in the Ballon d’Or, the prestigious award given annually to the best player in the world. From Inter Miami with ...

In 1998, Zinedine Zidane led France to conquer the World Cup and, consequently, won the Ballon d’Or that year ... see also Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: The wildest prediction about their future ...