Ballon d'Or

Did Ballon d’Or Take A Dig At Vinicius Jr Over Boycott Act?

Despite their protest, Real Madrid took home the title of Men’s Team of the Year at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony held in Paris on Monday. The club, which triumphed in both La Liga and the Champions League last season, was honored with the award; however, no representatives from the...

Vini Jr Reacts On Missing Out On Ballon d’Or

Vinicius Junior took to social media to express his disappointment after finishing second in the Ballon d’Or voting behind Manchester City’s Rodri. Instead of congratulating the Spanish midfielder, he vowed to “do it 10 times” if necessary to earn recognition for the prestigious individual award.  Build-Up to the Ceremony The...

Rodri Wins 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or, Edging Out Vinicius Jr.

Manchester City’s midfield powerhouse, Rodri, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Ballon d'Or after an exceptional season that saw him excel both for his club and Spain. The honor, presented at a star-studded ceremony in Paris and organized by France Football in partnership with UEFA, marks Rodri as one of...

Ballon d’Or Executive Denies Leaked Results Amid Controversy Over Winner

As the anticipation builds for the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, controversy has erupted surrounding the potential winner of the prestigious award. Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, widely considered a strong contender, is rumored to have lost the accolade to Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Reports surfaced earlier that suggested Rodri would emerge...

Why Pele And Maradona Were Never Honored With Ballon d’Or?

The Ballon d'Or is regarded as the most prestigious individual award in sports, bestowed annually by France Football since 1956. This accolade recognizes the best male and female football players from the previous year during a gala ceremony. The primary awards include the men's and women's Ballon d'Or, the Kopa...