The Latest Breaking News from Johan Cruyff

The Ballon d’Or Prize Cristiano Ronaldo Is Still Fighting Lionel Messi for This Year

Lionel Messi is also in the running for an award decided by fans, rather than journalists.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20

What Is the Johan Cruyff Trophy? Past Winners & Nominees for 2026

The Johan Cruyff Trophy was first introduced in 2024.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19

The Players Who Have Received the Most Ballon d'Or Nominations

Being nominated for the Ballon d’Or just once is an honor—but these players racked up nominations for fun.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15

Quiz: Name Every Winner of the Ballon d’Or—It’s Harder Than You Think

The award that every player wants to hold above their heads was first handed out in 1956.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Coach of the Year Nominees

Five coaches from men’s and women’s soccer are up for a prize named after the legendary Johan Cruyff.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8

Why FIFA Won’t Allow Argentina to Retire Lionel Messi’s No. 10 Shirt

The iconic Albiceleste No. 10 is vacant following Messi’s decision to quit international soccer.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2

Xavi hopes time at the ‘university of football’ will end with Dutch success

Barcelona legend wants to emulate Johan Cruyff’s total football philosophy after taking over as the Netherlands head coach

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

“He was the cleverest player ever - he could be a soldier and he could be a general. He had no ego” Kevin Keegan on the best he ever played with and against

Kevin Keegan had a spectacular list of teammates and opponents, but three names really stood out to him

FourFourTwo · Aug 24

Premier League predictions are a mug’s game – Arsenal for the title!

In today’s Football Daily: the summer is over. Here we go!

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

“My penalty in 1976 changed everything - but Sepp Maier hated me. He had a photo of me on his dartboard” Antonin Panenka on football's most famous ever penalty

Antonin Panenka's career was changed by his fateful spot kick in the Euro 76 final

FourFourTwo · Aug 13