Why Messi is Simply the best
Mark Keohane, on IOL Sport, writes that Lionel Messi has no comparison as a goal scorer or goalscoring assist. He also participates in a goal every 70 minutes.
Neymar: Messi should have his own Ballon d’Or
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has praised former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi as the best player he has ever seen.
Six of the best – Messi chalks up another landmark in record-breaking career
Lionel Messi may be approaching the twilight of his remarkable career but the accumulation of records, honours and scintillating performances shows no sign of diminishing.
Lionel Messi wins record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi has won a record sixth Ballon d’Or crown at a ceremony in Paris.
Ballon d’Or nominee Van Dijk already feels like a winner
Virgil Van Dijk already feels like a winner after being nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Messi will beat Van Dijk and Ronaldo to Ballon d’Or, Spanish media report
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi will win the 2019 Ballon d’Or next Monday, according to reports in Spain.
I want to win the Ballon d’Or more times than Messi – Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to end his career with at least one more Ballon d’Or than great rival Lionel Messi as he attempts to establish himself as the greatest player of all time.
Juventus v Inter: Icardi a more lethal marksman than Ronaldo
Juventus host Inter on Friday in a match that pits two of Serie A’s biggest names against each other, as Cristiano Ronaldo and Mauro Icardi go head to head.
Ronaldo deserved Ballon d’Or – Allegri
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo deserved to win the Ballon d’Or but missing out should drive him even more, according to coach Massimiliano Allegri.
It makes the award look diminished – Bale surprised by Puskas snub
Gareth Bale feels the Puskas Award was made to look “diminished” after his overhead kick for Real Madrid in the Champions League final was snubbed.