Ballon D'or

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 19: Cafu Laureus Academy Member attends the Futbol Mas Programme visit ahead of the Laureus World Sport Awards Madrid 2025 on April 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
‘Deserves the Ballon d’Or’… Cafu backs Barcelona star to win the biggest individual prize in football this year
The 2024-25 season is approaching its end, and FC Barcelona are still in contention for all the big titles. The Catalans have...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘My main goal is to’… Barcelona star opens up on his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or
With his increased importance in the FC Barcelona team and his incredible performances on the pitch this season, the Brazilian winger Raphinha...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona trio emerging as serious Ballon d’Or contenders
With their latest triumph in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona continue with their good form which has continued since the start...
Former FC Barcelona player and current CBS Presenter, Thierry Henry.
Barcelona winger receives major Ballon d’Or backing from Thierry Henry
FC Barcelona were able to get the better of SL Benfica last night in the second leg of the Round of 16...
Barcelona's German coach Hansi Flick gestures during a press conference of the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona, at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on August 16, 2024.
‘Obviously’… Hansi Flick backs €80m Barcelona star as a favorite for the Ballon d’Or
Throughout this season, Hansi Flick has enabled many Barcelona players to find their best versions. Thanks to this development, even the team...
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 05: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first Leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio da Luz on March 05, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
‘He’s a Ballon d’Or candidate’… Brazil coach heaps praise on Barcelona forward
The top stars at FC Barcelona have risen up to the occasion this season and have delivered some big performances. While Hansi...
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Rivaldo speaks during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at Allianz Stadium on August 29, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.
‘I don’t see anyone ahead’… Rivaldo claims two Barcelona stars as the favorites for the Ballon d’Or
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MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Pau Cubarsi reacts to Real Madrid not showing up for the Ballon d’Or ceremony
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Pau Cubarsi says fellow Barcelona wonderkid has the ‘ability’ to win the Ballon d’Or
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona attends the 68th Ballon D'Or Photocall at Theatre Du Chatelet on October 28, 2024 in Paris, France. attends the 68th Ballon D'Or Photocall at Theatre Du Chatelet on October 28, 2024 in Paris, France.
Lamine Yamal already predicts fellow Barcelona pearl to win the Kopa Trophy next year
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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester City FC at Molineux on October 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.
‘Father of that monster’… Pep Guardiola gives his take on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate
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MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Gavi of FC Barcelona looks on prior the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Gavi reacts as Rodri wins the Ballon d’Or and Lamine Yamal wins Kopa Trophy
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Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri receives the Ballon d'Or award during the 2024 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 28, 2024.
Rodri says 17-year-old Barcelona player will win the Ballon d’Or ‘very soon’
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí of Spain and FC Barcelona attend the 68th Ballon D'Or Photocall at Theatre Du Chatelet on October 28, 2024 in Paris, France.
Official: Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal wins the 2024 Kopa Trophy
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Inigo Martinez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Barcelona and BSC Young Boys at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 01, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Inigo Martinez says Barcelona have a player who will soon be aiming for the Ballon d’Or
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
17-year-old Barcelona defender reveals who he thinks is the best player in the world
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Camp Nou on August 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona wonderkid in prime position to win Kopa Trophy in October
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JULY 01: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia at Frankfurt Arena on July 01, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo tips Barcelona wonderkid for the Ballon d’Or
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Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal gestures during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between Spain and Germany at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on July 5, 2024.
Barcelona gem has great precedents for late Ballon D’or charge
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