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.

A former Portugal player and Euro 2016 champion has shared a little-known detail about Cristiano Ronaldo and his relationship with teammates.

With Mastantuono joining the ranks, Real Madrid now boasts its youngest squad since 1998, averaging under 25.8 years of age. The Argentine’s arrival alongside other young stars like Endrick, Arda Güler, and Jude Bellingham signals a full generational shift in Valdebebas.

mar, Robert Lewandowski, and Sergio Ramos, few could have predicted that the 18-year-old prodigy, Lamine Yamal, would set a new benchmark that none of them achieved.

If the transfer goes through, Núñez would join Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal ahead of key competitions: the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, the AFC Champions League, and the Club World Cup in the U.S., where Al Hilal is already qualified.

Florian Wirtz, the new Liverpool star, picked the greatest player of all time between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

With speculation mounting over whether the Uruguayan forward will opt for Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League or Christian Pulisic's Serie A, the soccer world waits for clarity.

In an Instagram story, Cristiano Ronaldo shared a four-word farewell to a Porto legend and Intercontinental Cup winner.

To bolster the squad for the 2025-26 season, Cristiano Ronaldo is now reportedly targeting a former teammate at Manchester United to join him at Al Nassr.

Inter Miami pulled off a dramatic comeback against Necaxa, tying the game 2-2 in regulation before winning the penalty shootout and securing a crucial bonus point in the Leagues Cup.

Fresh off scoring twice in the Women's Copa América final against Colombia, Marta reignited the GOAT conversation with her bold choice.

When Erling Haaland was asked if he is on the same path as those two modern legends, Haaland's response was as sharp as it was humble: a two-word verdict that speaks volumes about his character and respect for the game.

After successfully luring Joao Felix to Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo has turned his attention toward convincing another of his Portugal national team teammates to join him at Al-Nassr.