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2026 Ballon d'Or: 5 Records Lamine Yamal Will Break if he Wins

Discover 5 historic records Lamine Yamal could break if he wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, including youngest winner and major milestones in football history.

How Are Ballon d'Or Winners Decided? 2026 Rules Explained

Discover how Ballon d'Or winners are decided in 2026, including voting rules, jury members, award criteria, points system and tie-breaker rules.

Ballon d'Or Dream Team: What Is It and Which Legends Made the XI?

Discover the Ballon d'Or Dream Team 2020, including all three XIs and the legendary footballers selected by France Football across generations.

Real Madrid Ballon d’Or Winners List: Can Mbappé Win in 2026?

Discover all Real Madrid Ballon d’Or winners in history, from Alfredo Di Stéfano to Karim Benzema. Can Kylian Mbappé win the award in 2026?

Bayern Munich Ballon d’Or Winners List: Can Kane Win in 2026?

Discover all Bayern Munich Ballon d’Or winners in history, including Gerd Müller, Franz Beckenbauer and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Can Harry Kane win in 2026?

All Barcelona Ballon d'Or Winners in History (1960–2025)

Discover all Barcelona Ballon d'Or winners from Luis Suárez to Lionel Messi, their winning years, and whether Lamine Yamal could win the award in 2026.

Top 5 Football Clubs With the Most Ballon d'Or Winners in History

Discover the top 5 football clubs with the most Ballon d'Or wins in history, featuring Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan and Bayern Munich.

2020 Ballon d'Or: Why It Was Cancelled and Who Would Have Won

Why was the 2020 Ballon d'Or cancelled? Discover why France Football scrapped the award and why Robert Lewandowski was the favourite to win.

Top 10 Oldest Ballon d’Or Winners of All Time

Discover the top 10 oldest Ballon d’Or winners of all time, from Stanley Matthews at 41 to Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema and other legends.

Top 10 Youngest Ballon d’Or Winners of All Time

Discover the top 10 youngest Ballon d’Or winners of all time, from Ronaldo Nazário and Michael Owen to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Top 6 Players With the Most Ballon d’Or Nominations in History

Discover the 6 players with the most Ballon d’Or nominations in football history, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Maldini and Cruyff.

Did Ronaldo Deserve the 2013 Ballon d'Or Over Ribéry?

Did Cristiano Ronaldo deserve the 2013 Ballon d'Or over Franck Ribéry? Compare their stats, trophies, performances and the voting controversy.

Messi vs Sneijder: Who Deserved the 2010 Ballon d’Or?

Why did Lionel Messi win the 2010 Ballon d’Or over Wesley Sneijder? Explore their stats, trophies, World Cup performances and voting results.

Top 5 Countries With Most Ballon d'Or Winners in Football History

Discover the top 5 countries with the most Ballon d’Or wins, featuring Argentina, France, Portugal, the Netherlands and Germany.

All Midfielders Who Have Won the Ballon d’Or: Complete List

Discover all midfielders who have won the Ballon d’Or, from Luis Suárez and Michel Platini to Luka Modrić and Rodri, with their winning years.