Move over Messi and Ronaldo. A new generation of soccer stars is lining up to win the Ballon d'Or

No Lionel Messi

Sports - ABC News - October 27

A new era for the Ballon d’Or in the post-Messi and Ronaldo landscape | Alex Reid

The two multiple winners are not on this year’s shortlist, and a new name on the old trophy can only help to restore respect for this historic award. The Ballon d’Or, football’s most famous ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Rodri wins Ballon d'Or award for best men's player in world soccer

The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.

Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award on Monday as the world’s best soccer players, while Real Madrid snubbed the star-studded ceremony in Paris ...

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Manchester City midfielder Rodri wins the men's Ballon d'Or award for the world’s best soccer player

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Martino: Vini merits Ballon d'Or, Messi still best

Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has said he believes Vinícius Júnior deserves to win the Ballon d'Or award but still considers Lionel Messi to be "the best" player in the world.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

'Extraordinary' Vinicius Jr 'will win Ballon d'Or'

Minutes after Real Madrid fans were singing for Vinicius Jr to win the Ballon d'Or, the Brazil forward insisted he wants to "stay at the club forever".

Spain and Barcelona's Bonmati wins women's Ballon d'Or

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins the Women's Ballon d'Or for the second year in a row.

Bonmatí wins second straight Ballon d'Or Féminin

Aitana Bonmatí has retained the Ballon d'Or Féminin, seeing off competition from teammate Caroline Graham Hansen to win the award for the second straight year.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Rodri: No issue with Viní Jr over Ballon d'Or sunb

Rodri has said he has no problem with Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid after they boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Vinícius Júnior's hat trick showcases Ballon d'Or credentials in comeback win

Real Madrid's comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League became another memorable night for the Ballon d'Or frontrunner: Vinícius Júnior.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

'I want to be first full-back to win Ballon d'Or'

Liverpool and England's Trent Alexander-Arnold says he wants to become the "greatest right-back to have played football".

Trent: I want to be 1st full-back to win Ballon d'Or

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has said his primary career goal is to become the first full-back to win the Ballon d'Or, adding that he would like to be remembered as the greatest ...

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Man City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins the men's Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time.

Rodri's success is win for team players and unsung heroes

Attackers have dominated the award, but Rodri showed what is possible for players in less glamorous positions.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

'Disaster' to 'winning machine' - how good is Man City's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri?

Man City midfielder Rodri has a strong claim to be the most influential player in the world right now with just one defeat for club or country in the past 18 months.

Cubarsi: Lamine Yamal will win Ballon d'Or one day

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí has said teammate Lamine Yamal has no ceiling and will one day win the Ballon d'Or award.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Rodri vs Vini Jr: Margin of Ballon d'Or win revealed

France Football, the magazine that organises the Ballon d'Or award, have revealed the margin by which Manchester City midfielder Rodri controversially beat Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior to the ...

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction

Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction

Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction

World - ABC News - Yesterday

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