Ballon D Or

Cristiano Ronaldo's Slow Start Sparks Ballon D'Or Race

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 25, 2017

Two games without a goal is run of the mill for most footballers, but for Cristiano Ronaldo it constitutes a drought.

Barcelona Extend Lionel Messi's Contract Until 2021

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 5, 2017

The club gave no details about the contract that will keep the Argentinian megastar and five times Ballon d'Or winner at Camp Nou until his reaches the age of 34.

Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned FIFA Best Men's Player

Tuesday January 10, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo had already pocketed the Ballon d'Or after his third Champions League title, thanks in major part to his 16 goals in 12 games, as well as triumphing with Portugal at Euro 2016 -- the country's first major prize.

Yearender 2016: 10 Athletes Who Made Waves In The Sporting World

Abhishek Mahajan | Wednesday December 28, 2016

The year 2016 has thrown up some classic matches, memorable moments and remarkable feats. While Cristiano Ronaldo winning the Ballon d'Or stands out as the top story, Andy Murray becoming the World No.1 and Carlos Braithwaite's epic innings also made headlines in the year.

Neymar Not Worried About Ballon D'Or

NDTVSports | Monday December 26, 2016

Neymar said that he is not bothered about not being named for the FIFA Ballon d'or award and plays football to be happy and not for individual honours.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola rates Lionel Messi higher than Cristiano Ronaldo

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday December 25, 2016

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has put Argentine Lionel Messi ahead of Portuguese rival Cristiano Ronaldo, adding there cannot be any doubt on the long-standing debate.

'Spectacular' Year For Cristiano, Says Ronaldo

Agence France-Presse | Monday December 19, 2016

After Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics floored Japan's Kashima Antlers 4-2 in extra-time on Sunday, the Portuguese superstar summed up a remarkable season in which he has also lifted the Champions League, Super Cup, Euro 2016 and Ballon D'Or trophies.

Cristiano Ronaldo Says Ballon d'Or Win Clouded by Fraud Allegations

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 13, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo, who picked up his fourth footballer of the year award on Monday, says the allegations have been hard to bear for himself and his loved ones.

Big Goals, Big Titles Win Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon d'Or

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 13, 2016

The fourth Ballon d'Or is Cristiano Ronaldo's reward for being on the winning side in the Champions League with Real Madrid and captaining Portugal to a first international trophy at Euro 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins 2016 Ballon d'Or Ahead Of Lionel Messi

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 13, 2016

For Cristiano Ronaldo, the Ballon d'Or was the perfect ending to another fantastic year. He helped Real Madrid win the Champions League for the second time in three seasons and then led Portugal to their first major title at Euro 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo Awaits Fourth Ballon d'Or Coronation

Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 11, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Real Madrid and Portugal, won the Champions League for the second time in three seasons and third time overall after one title with Manchester United in 2008.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann Face Final 2016 Shootout

Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 19, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann will face each other when Real Madrid takes on Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Cristiano Ronaldo Deserves Ballon d'Or: Zinedine Zidane

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 28, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo won both the Champions League with Real Madrid and Portugal's first ever major tournament at Euro 2016 to make him the favourite to land the award for the world's best player on January 9 next year.

Thierry Henry Says Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Frontrunners For Ballon d'Or

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 25, 2016

"One of Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoinne Griezmann could win the Ballon d'Or," Thierry Henry told reporters.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Agence France-Presse | Monday October 24, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale were on the 2016 shortlist announced Monday which also featured Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, Borussia Dortmund's Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Juventus veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

Michel Platini Quits as UEFA President After Ban Appeal Fails

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 9, 2016

Michel Platini said he will resign as UEFA president after his appeal against a six-year ban from football activities failed.

Michel Platini Wages Last Fight Against Ban, Verdict by May 9

Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 30, 2016

The stakes could not be higher for Michel Platini, who led Europe's powerful football confederation UEFA and was favoured to take charge of world governing body FIFA before his dramatic downfall last year.

Michel Platini in Court For Make or Break Hearing

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 29, 2016

Michel Platini has been sanctioned over an infamous two million Swiss franc payment he received in 2011 from then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

World Football Mourns Death of Dutch Master Johan Cruyff

Reuters | Wednesday March 30, 2016

Johan Cruyff, one of football's greatest players and most influential and visionary coaches, died aged 68 last Thursday after a five-month battle with lung cancer.

More than a Club - Inside FC Barcelona's Winning Philosophy

Siddharth Kohli | Sunday January 17, 2016

Following Lionel Messi's fifth Ballon D'Or, a look into the Catalan giant's ascendance to European supremacy.

Never Dreamt of Lionel Messi's Success, Says Father Jorge

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 13, 2016

Lionel Messi collected his record fifth Ballon d'Or title at Zurich and has enjoyed tremendous success since his family relocated from Argentina to Barcelona.

Lionel Messi Deserves Ballon d'Or, Says Atletico de Kolkata's Coach Antonio Habas

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 13, 2016

Lionel Messi edged past Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona teammate Neymar to hold aloft the prestigious trophy at a gala ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on Sunday.

Luis Enrique Says Lionel Messi Recognized as Greatest Player of All Time

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 12, 2016

Lionel Messi won his first Ballon D'Or since 2012 on Monday in Zurich.

Italy Snub Ballon D'Or Voting Over Captain Gianluigi Buffon's Absence

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 12, 2016

Barcelona star Lionel Messi was awarded the prize at a ceremony in Zurich on Monday, but there was controversy earlier this year after Juventus' iconic goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was left off the shortlist.

Lionel Messi Wants to End Career at Barcelona

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 12, 2016

Lionel Messi received his fifth Ballon d'Or award at a glittering ceremony, ending his rival Cristiano Ronaldo's two-year hold on football's top individual prize.

Lionel Messi Relishes "Special Moment" After Fifth FIFA Ballon d'Or Award

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 12, 2016

Lionel Messi dethroned three-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo in adding to his four consecutive awards from 2009 to 2012.

Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D'Or Trophy for Record Fifth Time

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 12, 2016

Lionel Messi ended Cristiano Ronaldo's two-year hold on the Ballon d'Or trophy, football's top individual honour.

Arsene Wenger Backs Lionel Messi to Win Ballon D'Or

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 11, 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who has been a critic of the Ballon D'Or award, has picked Lionel Messi to win the trophy for the 2014/15 season.

Lionel Messi Widely Tipped to Regain Ballon D'Or

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 10, 2016

Lionel Messi, who won the award four times in a row from 2009-2012, scored 48 goals for Barca in 2015 as the Catalan giants reclaimed their status as the world's top club side, easily overcoming South American champions River Plate in the Club World Cup in Japan last month.

'Matter of Time' Before Neymar Wins Ballon d'Or: Kaka

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 5, 2016

Kaka was the last Brazilian to win the the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2007.