But here, for me, is the difference. Messi is a Barcelona player. “But Ronaldo could play for Stockport County and score a hat trick. He has everything. He can shoot with both feet, head the ...

From bizarre fan theories around a 'bias' against Ronaldo and accusations of disrespect to Messi, Ronaldo and the Ballon d'Or has never been a quiet affair. So, with 2024's ceremony taking place ...

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of the running, a new era has begun for the Ballon d’Or. For the first time since 2003, neither of these football icons made it onto this year’s ...

The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid ace has clinched the award in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 – second only to Lionel Messi's eight wins. However, Ronaldo tops the list for nominations ...