AFPO. DembeleParis Saint-Germain'If Dembele doesn't win Ballon d'Or I'll stop watching football!' - Fans in awe of PSG starOusmane Dembele starred for PSG against Dunkerque and fans are calling for him to win the Ballon d'Or as reward for his stellar 2024-25 season.
Getty/GOALAnalysisLiverpoolIs there any way back for Salah in the Ballon d'Or race?The Egyptian's Golden Ball hopes were dealt a potentially fatal blow in the Champions League, but he could yet make history in the Premier League
Getty/GOALK. MbappeReal MadridMbappe backed to win Ballon d'Or 'several' times by ModricLuka Modric says Real Madrid team-mate Kylian Mbappe can "do things that have never been seen" and will win the Ballon d'Or several times.
GettyL. MessiC. Ronaldo'Messi & Ronaldo weren't better' - Ballon d'Dor 'an injustice'Former Bayern Munich and France star Franck Ribery opened up on his Ballon d'Or snub in 2013 as Cristiano Ronaldo won the prize.
Getty Images SportH. KaneBayern MunichHeskey backing Kane to win Ballon d'Or if Bayern earn UCL glory Emile Heskey is backing Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or if Bayern Munich are crowned European champions in May.
GettyH. KaneEnglandKane lashes back at 'bored' doubters & airs Ballon d'Or dreamHarry Kane has hit back at any of his "bored" doubters, with the prolific England star hoping that his exploits deliver Ballon d'Or recognition.
AFPParis Saint-GermainO. Dembele'Scared of him!' - Guendouzi backs Dembele for Ballon d'Or Ex-Arsenal midfielder and Ousmane Dembele's France team-mate Matteo Guendouzi is confident of the PSG forward's chances of lifting the Ballon d'Or.
Getty ImagesL. YamalRaphinha'One of us will win it!' - Yamal backs himself or Raphinha for Ballon d'OrLamine Yamal is confident that himself or Raphinha will bag the 2025 Ballon d'Or if Barcelona go on to "win titles" this season.
GOAL/GettyK. MbappeRodri'What the hell?' - Mbappe baffled by Rodri beating Vinicius Jr to Ballon d'Or Kylian Mbappe has questioned Rodri beating Vinicius Junior to the Ballon d'Or, while playing down Ousmane Dembele's chances of winning the 2025 award.
Getty/GOALPower rankingsM. SalahBallon d'Or Power Rankings: Salah slides out of the top five!Rodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024 - so who are the main contenders to succeed the Spaniard?
GOAL/GettyRaphinhaBarcelonaHenry explains key reason Raphinha has edge over Salah & Kane in Ballon d'Or raceThierry Henry has revealed why he thinks Raphinha is the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or this year over Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane.
Getty ImagesReal MadridVinicius JuniorVini Jr reveals Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or ordersReal Madrid star Vinicius Junior insists the club ordered him not to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony, as Rodri beat him to the top prize.
GettyM. SalahLiverpoolSalah 'nailed on' for Ballon d'Or on one conditionMohamed Salah has been told he is "nailed on" to beat the likes of Kylian Mbappe to the 2025 Ballon d’Or if Liverpool win the Premier League title.
Getty Images SportM. SalahLiverpoolSalah told he has 'no chance' of beating Vinicius to Ballon d'OrMohamed Salah has been told to forget about winning the Ballon d'Or this year as Sam Allardyce is convinced it will go to Vinicius Junior.
Getty/GOALM. SalahLiverpoolMessi & Ronaldo-esque Salah backed to win Ballon d'OrMohamed Salah must be considered a top contender for the Ballon d'Or this year amid his stunning performances for Liverpool, Daniel Sturridge says.
GOAL OpinionReal MadridBallon d'Or season is here - & Mbappe is Madrid's leading manThe Frenchman has found his feet at the Bernabeu and looks best equipped to challenge the likes of Mohamed Salah and Raphinha for the Golden Ball
Getty Images SportVinicius JuniorReal MadridVinicius admits Man City's Ballon d'Or banner 'gave me more strength'Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior admits he took "strength" from a banner held up by Manchester City fans mocking his Ballon d'Or snub.
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoL. MessiRonaldo admits to 'anger' over Ballon d'Or defeats to MessiCristiano Ronaldo admits to being left feeling “angry” over some of his Ballon d’Or defeats to eternal rival Lionel Messi.
GOAL/GettyVinicius JuniorK. BenzemaBenzema reveals what he told Vinicius Jr after Ballon d'Or snubFormer Real Madrid star Karim Benzema revealed what he told Vinicius Junior after his disappointment at Ballon d'Or last month.
GettyM. SalahVinicius JuniorSalah reveals reason behind Vinicius Jr vote for The Best awardMohamed Salah has explained the reasons behind his Vinicius Junior The Best vote, with the Liverpool star still hoping to land the Ballon d'Or.
Getty/GOALRodriC. RonaldoRodri responds to ‘unfair’ Ronaldo Ballon d’Or claim Manchester City and Spain star Rodri has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s “unfair” comment regarding his Ballon d’Or triumph in 2024.
GOAL AnalysisL. MartinezDon't make Messi look a fool! Patchy Lautaro miles off Ballon d'OrThe striker was top scorer in Serie A last season and also won the Golden Boot at the Copa America - yet doubts persist over his consistency
(C)Getty ImagesVinicius JuniorReal MadridVinicius has 'to be more respectful' to be 'like Messi & Ronaldo'Vinicius Jr has been advised "to be more respectful if he wants to be like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo".
Getty ImagesReal MadridVinicius JuniorPerez called out by journalist over Vini Jr's Ballon d'Or snubA Ballon d'Or-voting journalist called out "frustrated" Real Madrid president Florentino Perez following Vinicius Jr's snub.
(C)Getty ImagesRodriManchester City📽️ | Rodri given hero's welcome on return to Man CityPep Guardiola refused to join Rodri in his victory speech as the midfielder returned to the club with the Ballon d'Or trophy.
GettyRodriVinicius JuniorRodri appears to deliver 'knowing how to lose' dig at Vini JrManchester City star Rodri has appeared to take aim at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr after the Brazilian opted to miss the Ballon d'Or awards.
Getty ImagesVinicius JuniorReal MadridJournalist resigns after accidental Vini Jr Ballon d'Or snubA journalist has announced his resignation from the Ballon d'Or jury after accidentally leaving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr out of his top 10 players.
GettyRodriVinicius JuniorRevealed: Rodri's margin of victory over Vini Jr in Ballon d'OrThe full 2024 Ballon d'Or voting breakdown has shown Golden Ball winner Rodri's margin of victory over runner-up Vinicius Junior.
Getty/GOALL. MartinezL. MessiMartinez told to listen to Messi, not Ballon d'Or juryLautaro Martinez has been advised to forget about his Ballon d'Or disappointment as Marco Materazzi urged the Inter striker to listen to Lionel Messi.
Getty/GOALVinicius JuniorBrazilBrazil coach labels Vinicius' Ballon d'Or snub an 'injustice' Brazil coach Dorival Junior has said Vinicius Junior should have won the Ballon d'Or, labelling Rodri's victory an "injustice".
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