GettyL. YamalC. Ronaldo'People said he was a jerk' - Barca star Yamal quizzed on RonaldoLamine Yamal was asked whether he thinks he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or by a reporter who referenced Cristiano Ronaldo's perceived arrogance.
Getty/GOALPower rankingsO. DembeleBallon d'Or Power Rankings: This is Dembele's Golden Ball!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?
AFPX. HernandezBarcelonaBetter than Messi and CR7? Xavi opens up on Ballon d'Or finishesBarcelona legend Xavi believes he deserved at least the 'Ballon de Bronze' for consistently finishing third in the Ballon d'Or awards.
Getty/GOALAnalysisParis Saint-GermainDembele: From €148m Barca flop to Ballon d'Or favouriteA player that looked destined to be remembered as one of the biggest wastes of money in football history now has a surprising shot at redemption
AFPK. MbappeO. DembeleMbappe told Ballon d'Or nod would be 'nonsense' Kylian Mbappe's golden boot heroics won't be enough to secure him the Ballon d'Or award, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson.
Getty Images SportLiverpoolM. Salah'My best chance!' - Salah eyes Ballon d'Or after 'crazy' seasonMohamed Salah sees this year as his best chance of winning the Ballon d'Or after playing a crucial role in Liverpool's Premier League title success.
AFPL. YamalBarcelonaRonaldinho backs Yamal to win 'several' Ballons d'Or & make Barca historyRonaldinho has backed Lamine Yamal to "make history" at Barcelona and believes the teenager is capable of winning the Ballon d'Or "several" times.
Getty/GOALChampions LeagueBarcelonaRevealed: When the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner will be crownedUEFA has confirmed the date the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be heard as the world's top stars compete for the world player of the season award.
Getty/GOALT. Alexander-ArnoldReal MadridTrent warned Ballon d’Or dream 'almost impossible' despite Real moveTrent Alexander-Arnold has been warned it is "almost impossible" for his Ballon d’Or dream to come true, despite moving to Real Madrid.
AFPPedriRodri'Always been a dream' - Barca star Pedri on Ballon d'Or aspirationsIn peak form this season, Pedri revealed his Ballon d'Or ambitions and claimed that Rodri lifting the award last year made his dream more realistic.
Getty/GOALOpinionPedriMagician Pedri deserves to be in the Ballon d'Or debateThe 2025 prize remains up for grabs, and there's no reason why the Spain playmaker shouldn't be among the leading contenders
Getty/GOALH. KaneBayern MunichKane 'top three of Ballon d'Or' but can he claim first place?Harry Kane has been told that he is "absolutely top three in the Ballon d'Or", with the Bayern Munich striker still chasing down first place.
GettyK. MbappeReal MadridRonaldinho backs 'great friend' Mbappe for Ballon d'OrRonaldinho is backing “great friend” Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d’Or at some stage, with Real Madrid the perfect club for him.
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.
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.
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