Benzema, Ronaldo, Haaland nominated for Ballon d'Or

Seven times reigning winner Lionel Messi not nominated for first time since 2005. IMAGE: Karim Benzema had an incredible season for Real Madrid, scoring 44 goals in 46 games and helping them win......

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

IMAGE: Lionel Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup title in Qatar on December 18, 2022. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards......

Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

IMAGE: Lionel Messi added to his 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 trophies after winning the Copa America for the first time with his country last July. Photographs: Aurelien Meunier/Getty......

Van Dijk vies with Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

IMAGE: Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk was voted both the Premier League Player of the Season and the Players’ Player of the Year, and was instrumental in the Merseyside club’s sixth......

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany beat China in their opener

IMAGE: Giulia Gwinn celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal in their group B match against China PR during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup at Roazhon Park in Rennes, France......