The FC Bayern star seems to get points docked for being well-rounded and willing to help his teams.

The historic 2026 World Cup is in the books, with Spain lifting the trophy after a hard-fought extra-time win over Lionel ...

With Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe falling short at the World Cup, Lionel Messi's absurd tournament could thrust him back into ...

Who has been the standout individual over the past 12 months?

Real Madrid icon Luis Figo believes Kylian Mbappe remains a primary contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or following a stellar ...

Neither Lamine Yamal nor Harry Kane should win this year’s Ballon d’Or, believes talkSPORT’s Gabby Agbonlahor. Both players ...

The Ballon d'Or went to a new home again, as Paris Saint-Germain and France star Ousmane Dembele outlasted Lamine Yamal named ...

Former Manchester City midfielder Paul Lake has said he still thinks Phil Foden could win the Ballon d'Or after signing his ...

Normally, the Ballon d'Or in a World Cup year is settled after the tournament, but this year feels different.

Kylian Mbappe is considered to be out of the running for Ballon d'Or recognition in 2026, with Jeremie Aliadiere conceding to ...

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless ...

Messi turned 39 last month and has appeared in the most World Cup matches of any player (34). He's joined by Cristiano ...