As the UEFA Champions League campaign draws to a close, the race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is intensifying — and a surprise name has crept into the conversation.

Lamine Yamal is lighting up soccer at just 17, drawing comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo. Can he rewrite history by becoming the youngest-ever Ballon d'Or winner? His Champions League performances are turning heads and setting the stage for a potential record-breaking feat.

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League semifinal against inter Milan, FC Barcelona star Pedri discussed his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

A top contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or is reportedly unhappy with a new contract offer from his club, opening the door to a potential summer departure that could rock European soccer.

Zinedine Zidane has voiced his disagreement with a past Ballon d'Or decision, arguing that a certain player was unfairly denied the award in 2010 despite an exceptional year that included winning the World Cup.

Now sharing a locker room at Real Madrid, legendary midfielder Luka Modric revealed to Kylian Mbappe what he needs to do to win the Ballon d'Or.

After an illustrious career, France and Bayern Munich legend Franck Ribery admits feeling snubbed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the 2013 Ballon d'Or.

With yet another standout season, England star Harry Kane outlines his Ballon d'Or chances and compares his current situation to legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez has added his voice to the long-standing debate about Neymar’s legacy. The former Real Madrid star believes the Brazilian would have won multiple Ballon d’Or titles if not for the dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 2024 edition of the Ballon d’Or award proved to be particularly divisive, as Manchester City’s Rodri was crowned the winner over Real Madrid’s Vinicius. The decision left many stunned, including Kylian Mbappe, who has now publicly questioned the selection criteria.

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are, as always, in the conversation for this years ballon d’Or award. Mohamed Salah, after a sensational start to the campaign, has seen his chances take a hit. But a new name from Barcelona has unexpectedly surged to the front of the pack—and it’s not Lamine Yamal.

Ronaldo Nazário, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, is uniquely positioned to comment on those who were overlooked. He himself won the award at a young age and came close to winning on several other occasions.

Coach Hansi Flick was clear about which FC Barcelona player could be a Ballon d'Or contender — and it wasn't Lamine Yamal or Robert Lewandowski.

Years after the award, Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez broke the silence and addressed Lionel Messi's 2010 Ballon d'Or triumph over him and Andres Iniesta.

The AI's most intriguing prediction is the emergence of "El Nuevo Messi," an unnamed Argentinian player born in 2020, projected to win the Ballon d'Or in 2044. This prediction has sparked significant excitement and speculation about this potential future star.