Why Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Aren’t Nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or

No player outside of Europe’s top-five leagues was nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or—though Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres was ...
Sports Illustrated

‘We’re Not Friends’—Lionel Messi Opens Up on Cristiano Ronaldo Rivalry

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi often went head-to-head for the Ballon d'Or. / Alexander Hassenstein-FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Lionel Messi has admitted that he has no friendship with longstanding ...
The Washington Post

How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo execute a perfect free kick

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Soccer is a game that flows without the hindrance of timeouts or huddles ...

Cristiano Ronaldo Disrespected at Ballon d’Or 2025? Lionel Messi vs CR7 Row Erupts Over Winners Montage

Cristiano Ronaldo was allegedly snubbed by France Football during the 2025 Ballon d’Or award ceremony. The moment quickly ...