Ballon d'Or News & Breaking Stories

MLS All Stars 2024 vs LIGA MX Mexico match on July 25, 2024, features Lionel Messi and Maarten Paes at Lower.com Field.

Brazil's poor Copa America opener dampened excitement around Vinicius Jr. as he struggled to make an impact against Costa Rica.

France's Kylian Mbappé aims for redemption at Euro 2024 after heartbreaking Euro 2020 exit, eyeing European Championship glory in Germany.

Lionel Messi shines in Argentina's 4-1 win over Guatemala, scoring twice and assisting another goal in Copa America preparations.

Ronaldo devastated as Al-Nassr lose King's Cup final to Al Hilal on penalties, missing out on a trophy once again.

Lionel Messi starts for Inter Miami against New England Revolution, drawing record crowd. Suarez on bench, Campana returns from injury.

Lionel Messi watches as Inter Miami loses, resting due to injury. Montreal takes advantage of defensive miscues in 3-2 defeat.

Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Lionel Messi for non-penalty goals with 715th strike as he continues to dominate in Saudi Pro League.

Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 39th birthday, with stunning facts about his life and career. #CR7 #HappyBirthdayRonaldo

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami takes on Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Soccer fans in the US can watch the match live.

French superstar Kylian Mbappe's future is uncertain, but he has big plans for 2024, including a possible transfer and winning awards.

Simone Biles' triumphant return to gymnastics after Tokyo Olympics and her personal life is the focus of her AP honor.

Liverpool rest key players for Europa League match, potentially giving Lewis Koumas his debut, continuing his family's legacy at the club.

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr lost 3-0 to Al-Hilal. Ronaldo's impact in Saudi soccer is huge. He's also facing a $1 billion lawsuit.

Fabio Cannavaro praises Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who has been in sensational form since his €103 million summer transfer.

Lionel Messi hits back at Brazil's Rodrygo, criticizes police after tense World Cup qualifier clash, Argentina defeats Brazil.

Lionel Messi celebrates his eighth Ballon D'Or win with Inter Miami in a pregame ceremony, marking the end of his first year.

Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or, dedicates it to Argentina and tribute to Maradona. Aitana Bonmati claims women's award.

The Ballon d'Or 2023 ceremony is here and fans are excited to see if Lionel Messi or Erling Haaland will win the prestigious award. The ceremony will take place on October 30 in Paris and can be watched on Sony Sports Network or L'Equipe's YouTube channel.

Lionel Messi will play in Inter Miami's final MLS game of the season against Charlotte FC. The match will be broadcast on Apple TV.

Lionel Messi's first MLS season ended in defeat as Charlotte FC beat Inter Miami 1-0, securing their spot in the playoffs.

Lionel Messi plays on artificial turf in Inter Miami's season finale as Charlotte FC qualifies for MLS playoffs.

Football legend Sir Bobby Charlton, a World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner, has passed away at the age of 86.

Lionel Messi plans to play in Inter Miami's season finale, boosting ticket sales and potentially impacting Charlotte's playoff hopes.

Lionel Messi exited a match with a leg injury, but Inter Miami still won 4-0. Messi's status is uncertain.

Lionel Messi's short-lived return to Inter Miami's lineup was cut short due to a leg issue, raising concerns about his fitness.

Former Chelsea players Joe Cole and Andriy Shevchenko had a kickabout on the touchline during an ad break at England's Euro 2024 qualifying match against Ukraine. Former England Women's star Jill Scott also joined in, impressing the boys. Chelsea fans on social media loved the link-up between Cole and Shevchenko, with some suggesting they could return to the club.

Argentina, the 2022 World Cup winners, are set to open their qualifying campaign at home against Ecuador. Lionel Messi will be a key player for Argentina, and the expanded format for the 2026 World Cup will allow Coach Lionel Scaloni to experiment with player rotations. The match will be broadcasted on Telemundo and can be streamed on ViX and fubo.

Lionel Messi scores in his MLS debut for Inter Miami, helping them secure a 2-0 win against the New York Red Bulls.

Spanish FA president Rubiales refuses to resign after a controversial kiss with Jenni Hermoso, sparking support from women footballers.

Lionel Messi's popularity continues to soar in the US as he leads Inter Miami into the US Open Cup final. Fans are desperate to see him play, with Google searches for his next game skyrocketing. Tickets for his debut match are being sold for over $23,000, but cheaper options are available.

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to a dramatic victory in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals with a comeback and penalty shootout win.

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to a comeback victory in the U.S. Open Cup semifinal, scoring two assists and a penalty kick.

Lionel Messi scores in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup win, despite initially being booed by the crowd.

Lionel Messi expresses happiness with his decision to join Inter Miami in the MLS, enjoying the warm welcome and adapting well to his new surroundings.

Lionel Messi's presence draws a record crowd to Philadelphia Union's match, with ticket prices soaring and fans flocking to see the soccer legend.

Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami has sparked excitement in the US and MLS. He is expected to improve his English skills while playing in Miami.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins first silverware with Al-Nassr, scoring twice in Arab Club Champions final, but gets injured in the process.

FC Dallas will face Inter Miami and Lionel Messi in the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup, boosting ticket sales.

Lionel Messi scores two goals in Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Orlando City, despite a 95-minute delay due to thunderstorms.

Saudi club Al Nassr has confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane, who will join five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Mane's transfer is estimated at around €30 million on a three-year deal with an annual salary of €40 million. Mane expressed his happiness to join Al Nassr in a video message to the club's supporters. Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that Mane's departure was not ideal but believed it was the best solution. Mane's move comes after he decided to seek a new challenge following his successful stint at Liverpool.

Sadio Mane is set to earn a staggering £650,000 per week in his move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal has made a record €300m ($332m) bid for French striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which has given Al-Hilal permission to negotiate directly with the player. The bid would make Mbappe the most expensive soccer player in history, surpassing the €222m PSG paid for Neymar in 2017. Al-Hilal's bid is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to attract high-profile players to the country, following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr in 2021.

Ousmane Dembele has rejected a €200 million offer from Al-Nassr to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, showing his commitment to FC Barcelona.

Megan Rapinoe, the face of U.S. Soccer, is expected to serve as a super substitute in the Women's World Cup due to her age and the presence of younger talent in the team.

75,784 fans attend Women's World Cup match in Australia, a record crowd.