However, when once asked to name a player he considers the most complete footballer in history, Eusebio refused to pick himself and instead named a Real Madrid icon, praising him as his ‘hero’.

After conquering the 2022 World Cup and delivering Argentina its first world title since 1986, Lionel Messi became an eight-time Ballon d'Or 2023 on Monday, edging out runner-up Erling Haaland for ...

European players have won 53 Ballon d’Or awards, with South America claiming 12 between Argentina and Brazil. George Weah has Africa’s only Ballon d’Or, while no North American or Asian has earned ...