Would Lionel Messi winning 2026 World Cup guarantee his 9th Ballon d'Or?

The Argentine superstar is readying himself for another shot at global glory, which could put him in contention for Golden Ball recognition.
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“It’s harder to be Cristiano Ronaldo than Lionel Messi” - When Jose Mourinho made emphatic claim ahead of 2012 Ballon d’Or gala

Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claimed in 2012 that it was harder to be Cristiano Ronaldo than it was to be Lionel ...
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'No doubt' - Messi backs Real Madrid rival Benzema to win Ballon d'Or

Messi, the reigning Ballon d'Or holder, beat Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski to win the 2021 award which sparked mixed reactions on social media. In a recent interview, Messi spoke about ...
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Ronaldo wins fifth Ballon d'Or to equal Messi

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the winner of the Ballon d'Or for the fourth time in five years.
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Ralf Rangnick’s Manchester United appointment, Messi wins Ballon d’Or and Premier League build-up — football news live

Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s coverage of today’s football news. Manchester United have announced Ralf Rangnick as their new interim manager, as first reported by The Athletic last week. The ...

Ballon d'Or 2026 Power Rankings: Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe lead the way as Raphinha again puts himself in contention

The race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has begun - so who are the main contenders for the Golden Ball, and who has work to do to ...
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Dembélé Wins Ballon d’Or: Messi & Mbappé Happy, Neymar frustrated

Ousmane Dembélé reached new heights on Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet, being awarded the Ballon d’Or 2025. The PSG forward was overwhelmed with emotion as he accepted his trophy, receiving ...