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The Ballon d’Or is regarded as one of football’s most prestigious and valuable individual awards. The annual football award has been presented by news magazine France Football since 1952 and temporarily merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year award. The award was originally setup to award only payers from Europe but was later expanded to include all players from European clubs.

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The players with the most Ballon d'Or points in history have been ranked

Who has won the most Ballon d'Or points in history? Messi and Ronaldo lead the way...

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Xavi’s response when Cristiano Ronaldo called himself the GOAT in 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo called himself the greatest footballer of all time in 2017, but it was all too much for Barcelona legend Xavi to hear

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister makes feelings clear after Lionel Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or win

Ronaldo's sister has now caused a stir with her Instagram activity after Messi's latest Ballon d'Or triumph, days after Cristiano did the same

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The gift Inter Miami players gave Lionel Messi after Ballon d'Or win

Messi's teammates honoured him after his record breaking eighth Ballon d'Or victory.

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Lionel Messi calls out journalist for Barcelona claim after 8th Ballon d'Or win

Messi was not happy with the journalist's 'lies' following his record breaking Ballon d'Or victory.

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Predicting the next 14 Ballon d'Or winners (2024-2037)

GIVEMESPORT has predicted the next 14 winners of the Ballon d'Or, from 2024 right up until 2037, including Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

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The 12 greatest footballers to have never won the Ballon d'Or (Ranked)

Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Ramos, Thierry Henry & Paolo Maldini all feature as the 12 greatest players to have never won the Ballon d'Or are named.

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Ranking the top 10 contenders for the 2024 Ballon d'Or

After Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or win, next year's award is up for grabs...

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram comment after Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or win causes a stir

Cristiano Ronaldo has raised eyebrows with an Instagram comment after Lionel Messi won a record-breaking eighth Ballon d'Or

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The 10 players who would’ve won the Ballon d’Or without Messi and Ronaldo

If it wasn't for the two all-time greats, these 10 stars would have got their hands on at least one Ballon d'Or each

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IShowSpeed completely lost it when Lionel Messi won his 8th Ballon d’Or

The Cristiano Ronaldo superfan was not happy...

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Didier Drogba's reaction praised as Ballon d’Or audience boo during Emiliano Martinez’s speech

Drogba has been praised for intervening as members of the Ballon d'Or audience threatened to spoil Martinez's big moment

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The 10 oldest Ballon d'Or winners ever

Who is the oldest Ballon d’Or winner of all time? Find out everything you need to know below...

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Clubs with the most Ballon d'Or wins

Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or means that there is a new entrant on the list. But which club has the most wins ever?

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Novak Djokovic lies to IShowSpeed about his career at 2023 Ballon d'Or awards

The exchange between Speed and Djokovic has gone viral on social media...

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Sri Lankan journalist's bizarre Ballon d'Or votes in 2017, 2018 & 2019

The Ballon d'Or will take place on Monday and we'll never forget Sri Lankan journalist's bizarre selections in 2017, 2018 & 2019.

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Thierry Henry reveals who should win the Ballon d'Or this year between Messi & Haaland

Thierry Henry's three-word answer when asked 'who deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year?'

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Thierry Henry & Micah Richards' reaction to Carragher being joint with Ronaldo in 2005 Ballon d'Or

Henry & Richards' hilarious reaction to Carragher coming joint with Ronaldo in 2005 Ballon d'Or

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Thierry Henry's brilliant answer when asked about missing out on Ballon d'Or in 2003

The Frenchman missed out on the award to Pavel Nedved and had an interesting response when talking about it

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What is the Super Ballon d'Or?

What is the Super Ballon d'Or, who has won it and who could possibly win it again?

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