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......

Controversy at Ballon d'Or awards ceremony

Hegerberg Ballon d'Or award tarnished by 'twerk' request IMAGE: Martin Solveig and Olympique Lyonnais' Ada Hegerberg with the Women's Ballon d'Or award winner. Photographs: Benoit Tessier/Reuters......

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......

PICS: Messi wins record sixth Ballon d'Or

Megan Rapinoe claimed the women’s Ballon d’Or after leading the United States to a record-extending fourth World Cup title in France this year. IMAGE: Lionel Messi poses with his six......