As third-placed Mbappe said, "When Messi wins the World Cup, Messi has to win the Ballon d'Or. Haaland had a great season, me too, but next to winning a World Cup, it doesn't weigh much.

The diminutive Argentinian's record-breaking 6th Ballon d'Or award meant that a player from the Spanish top-flight won the coveted award for the 11th consecutive year (Messi-6, Ronaldo-4, Luka ...

Messi and Ronaldo not among Ballon d'Or nominees for first time since 2003 Vinicius Junior, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are among the names nominated.

Lionel Messi beat out Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or. The 36-year-old Messi won ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and his former PSG ...

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi could face suspension if he skips the MLS All-Star Game, in line with league rules that previously ...

Messi won the Ballon d'Or the last two times it was given out — 2021 and 2019. The award was canceled in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Messi also won the award in 2015, 2012, 2011 ...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi holds his Ballon d'Or trophy before the team's club friendly soccer match against New York City FC, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Credit: AP ...

Lionel Messi wins it! As we all suspected -- Lionel Messi wins his eighth Ballon d'Or title in Paris. The legendary Argentinian is celebrating once again after being reunited with once of his most ...

Lionel Messi may be in a new country playing for a new team in a new league, but he is still taking home the same old hardware. The Paris Saint-Germain megastar was awarded the 2021 Ballon D’Or ...

Argentina’s Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record sixth time after scoring 54 goals for club and country in 2018-19, helping Barcelona win the La Liga championship.

Lionel Messi wins 2015 Ballon d'Or prize. Carli Lloyd of U.S. wins women's award. Barca's Luis Enrique named top men's coach. U.S. coach Jill Ellis wins women's award ...