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The 10 Biggest Controversies in Ballon d’Or History—Ranked

The winner of soccer’s most coveted individual prize is always fiercely debated.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

What the Biggest 2026 Ballon d’Or Nominees Have Said About Their Chances

The fight for soccer’s highest individual prize is heating up.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

Football: As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award

The trophy will be presented on October 26, while the final sprint began on September 8 when France Football, the award organiser, released the list of 30 candidates to succeed Ousmane Dembele. The ceremony will be in London, even though only five of the 30 nominees play in the English…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

The Curious Case of Anthony Martial—From Man Utd’s Future to Unemployed Aged 30

The mercurial Frenchman has experienced plenty of highs and even more lows.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8

Historic Ballon d'Or decision made with Arsenal star among contenders

England duo lead candidates for football’s top individual honour

Evening Standard · May 28

FIFA Best Awards: What are they? Who is nominated? How are winners decided?

Top awards to be handed out tonight

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025

2026 Ballon d'Or predictions: who are the favourite players for the final victory?

France Football’s most prestigious individual prize may well be decided in a thrilling race that includes a mix of proven champions and rising stars. The race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has yet to begin; however, bookmakers are already estimating the players to watch for the final victory. To stay…

inkl · Nov 27, 2025

Harry Kane Makes 2026 Ballon d’Or Prediction While Eyeing Up Pele Record

Kane likened himself to Erling Haaland in his quest for the Ballon d’Or.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 16, 2025

Why I Voted for Ousmane Dembele to Win the 2025 Ballon d’Or

Dembélé won the men's Ballon d'Or by a considerable distance, ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in second. Here’s why he justified his emphatic win.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2025

France coach Deschamps leads tributes to Ballon d'Or winner Dembélé

France football team head coach Didier Deschamps led the eulogies on Tuesday for the Paris Saint-Germain and France international striker Ousmane Dembélé who won the Ballon d'Or on Monday night.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2025