A Contentious Conclusion The 2023 Ballon d'Or is ranked eighth in terms of significance. While Messi's pivotal role in leading Argentina to a World Cup victory is noteworthy, his relatively lackluster ...

Javier Zanetti, a stalwart defender and captain of Inter Milan, recounts the excruciating experience of man-marking the Argentine maestro during the 2009/10 UEFA Champions League semi-final. This ...

With Lionel Messi ruled out for the games against Uruguay and Brazil, questions rose regarding who will use the iconic No. 10 ...

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has matched Lionel Messi's record for the number of LaLiga appearances for a foreign ...

The Rise of Each Star In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines by scoring 34 goals, easily outpacing Lionel Messi's 22 goals. This year marked a triumphant peak for Ronaldo, demonstrating his ...

Barcelona are keen to avoid a repeat of the financial misjudgment they made with Lionel Messi's contract at the club.

Prince William has made his pick in the age-old debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The British prince sided with the Argentine superstar over the Portuguese legend.

The initial phase of their competition ignited intense debates among football enthusiasts. In 2008, Lionel Messi netted 22 goals, while Cristiano Ronaldo led with 34. The following year, however, ...

Football players have their favourite moments too. And even the greatest of them. Take Lionel Messi, for example. Throughout ...

Pavel Nedved is one of the greatest players in soccer history. The former Juventus star won the Ballon d'Or in 2003. After ...

Julia Ranney dissects the 2025 Ballon d’Or odds, outlining the leading pack, and which players have fallen down the standings ...