What exactly is this record, and how does it tie him to the legacies of Messi and Ronaldo? The answer lies deeper in his journey to the top.

After missing out on the nominees list, legend Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a sharp 5-word message about the Ballon d'Or.

For the second year in a row, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo made the Ballon d'Or shortlist—signaling a true changing of the guard in world soccer.

In addition to being one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or, Lamine Yamal has been nominated for another major award—one that neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo ever received.

The 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees list has officially been unveiled ahead of the 69th edition of the world’s most prestigious soccer awards, and once again, two legendary names are absent.

As the Messi-Ronaldo era fades into the history books, a new generation is stepping forward—and at the center of the current debate are two of the brightest young stars in Europe: Lamine Yamal and Desire Doue.

The 2025 Ballon d'Or race between Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele gaining more attention, Paul Pogba picked his winner to claim the award.

With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup now concluded, the race for the Ballon d’Or 2025 has entered its most intriguing and unpredictable phase.

Considered as one of the stars of the next generation, Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono set the record straight on competing with Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or.

In the tightly contested 2025 Ballon d'Or race between Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, and Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid icon Gareth Bale has made his pick for who deserves the award.

With 35 goals and 16 assists across 52 matches for PSG, Dembélé has had a sensational season. He was named UEFA’s Player of the Tournament in the Champions League and helped lead PSG to four major titles, including a 5-0 win over Inter in the final.

After a stellar season with Paris Saint-Germain, and now at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, star Ousmane Dembele made something clear on his Ballon d'Or chances.

During his vacation, Lamine Yamal was intercepted by a Paris Saint-Germain fan, who chanted in his face “Ousmane Dembele for Ballon d’Or."

Lionel Messi has reigned at the top of world soccer for over two decades. With countless trophies, unmatched consistency, and a style of play that changed the game, he’s widely regarded as the greatest of all time. Now, he could be in line to receive a one-of-a-kind honor: the Super Ballon d’Or.

The winners will be honored at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on September 22. In addition to the Ballon d’Or for best male and female player, the ceremony will include awards for best goalkeeper (Yashin Trophy), best young player (Kopa Trophy), and top scorer (Gerd Müller Trophy).