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    Kane Beats Mbappé to 2026 Ballon d’Or in Narrowest Vote in Years

    October 30, 2026 - By 

    Harry Kane Ballon d’Or glory is finally his — and it came by the narrowest of margins. The England captain was crowned the 2026 winner in London on Monday, edging France forward Kylian Mbappé in a vote so tight that organisers described it as decided “by a hair’s breadth.” While exact totals were not published, France Football editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia confirmed the gap between Kane and Mbappé was even smaller than the 41 points that separated Rodri and Vinicius Junior in 2024. Kane’s 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England made the difference, and the win ends a 25-year wait…

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    Ronaldo thanks fans worldwide for support after winning the Inaugural BOAT Award

    October 30, 2026 - By 

    Ronaldo thanks fans worldwide in a message that puts supporters at the centre of his legendary career, telling them “the Ballon d’Or of All Time is also yours.” Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his appreciation to football fans around the world, acknowledging their support and dedication throughout his remarkable career. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Thursday, the Portuguese superstar said: “Football belongs to the fans! Thanks to all the fans around the world. The Ballon d’Or of All Time is also yours.”

  • Man City’s Rodri wins men’s Ballon d’Or award
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    Man City’s Rodri wins men’s Ballon d’Or award

    October 28, 2024 - By 

    Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri won the men’s Ballon d’Or award on Monday after clinching a fourth consecutive Premier League title and the Euro 2024 championship. Rodri, 28, played a pivotal role as City held off Arsenal to secure last season’s Premier League title and was named Player of the Tournament at Euro 2024, where underdog Spain emerged victorious in Germany.

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    Ballon d’Or: Luka Modric ends dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

    December 4, 2018 - By 

    Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric won the 2018 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to claim the award in more than a decade. Modric, 33, won his third successive Champions League in May before helping Croatia to a first World Cup final. Former Brazil and AC Milan forward Kaka, in 2007, was the last player other than Messi or Ronaldo to win it. Ronaldo, who joined Juventus from Real Madrid in the summer, came second.