It is, without exaggeration, the dawning of a new era in Paris tonight. For the first time since 2003, there will be a Ballon d’Or presented with neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo among the ...

It is almost a quarter of a century since Michael Owen won the Ballon d’Or, and the story of his coronation as Europe’s best footballer belongs to a different era. Word of the young forward’s ascent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Price is a reporter covering world soccer and soccer finance. Dec 04, 2024, 05:55am EST TOPSHOT - Manchester City's Spanish ...

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal says finishing second to Dembélé in the 2025 Ballon d'Or helped him mature, calling the loss a catalyst for personal growth at 18.

The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is really heating up as the club season reaches its final stage and, with the World Cup still to come this summer, the main contenders have everything to play for as ...

The battle for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is entering a decisive period following the conclusion of the Champions League and major European league seasons, with the 2026 World Cup now taking centre stage ...

The nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award are out, with some of the biggest names in soccer in the running for what effectively serves as the global game's worldwide "player of the year" honor. With ...

The Ballon d’Or award will be announced on September 22. For those unaware, the Ballon d’Or is international football’s greatest individual prize. While players can be nominated from across the globe, ...

Manchester City and Spain sensation Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or on Monday in one of the most controversial moments in the award’s history. Almost all saw Real Madrid winger Vinicius as the ...

A journalist, soccer fanatic and Shrewsbury Town fan, Will’s love for the game has withstood countless playoff final losses. After graduating from the University of Liverpool he wrote for a number of ...