Ousmane Dembele set for Ballon d’Or: How he turned his career around at PSG to become the world’s best player | Football News

It was one of the enduring images of the Champions League final. Ousmane Dembele, ready in a sprinting position, awaiting every Inter goal-kick. He did not score in Munich but…

Ballon d’Or 2025: Who has been nominated, how it is decided and when are the winners announced? | Football News

The Ballon d’Or nominees have been announced for 2025 as the prize for the best male and female footballers of the year hots up. Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice,…

Ballon d’Or: 10 nominated players you may have missed since 2014

Congratulations are due to Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, who has earned himself a place on the short list for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. It’s been quite a transformation for the…

Caldentey's Arsenal stint boosting her bid for Euros and Ballon d'Or glory

Mariona Caldentey started Spain's opening 5-0 win over Portugal at Women's Euro 2025 (SEBASTIEN BOZON) Mariona Caldentey has a first women's European Championship triumph for Spain in her sights after…

Lamine Yamal makes Ballon d’Or ‘statement’ as Spain beat France

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 5, 2025, 06:31 PM ET Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal delivered a Ballon d’Or “statement” in Thursday’s end-to-end 5-4 UEFA Nations…

PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé: Focused on Champions League title not Ballon d’Or

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has said that a potential Ballon d’Or award is firmly at the back of his mind as he prepares for Saturday’s Champions League final against…

Mo Salah: Liverpool star on his stunning season, Arne Slot, contract talks and his Ballon d’Or chances | Football News

Mo Salah sat down with Gary Neville to reflect on Liverpool’s Premier League title win, how Arne Slot helped him post record-breaking individual numbers, whether that could win him the…

Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid: From Champions League to Ballon d’Or, appeal of Madrid remains unmatched | Football News

Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool. His move to Real Madrid is now all but inevitable. The Premier League champions beat Madrid as recently as November, but the lure of Europe’s…

Raphinha goes from missing man to Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or contender

To score, first you have to learn how to miss. Raphinha, to be fair, misses a lot. Most common of all, perhaps, is the low screamer, dragged across goal with…