Rodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024 - so who are the main contenders to succeed the Spaniard?

Welsh icon Gareth Bale believes Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmané Dembélé should win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, saying the Frenchman is the favorite “by some way.” ...

The choice was simple for Ribeiro Costa, who revealed that Messi is his football idol. Mokoena picked the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri, as his choice simply for the fact that he bases his game ...

Clubs most likely to stun giants... and what to expect from Messi: Every CWC team ranked 1-32 ...

The major reason is Lionel Messi, of course, and the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will be integral to their chances of making it beyond the group stage.

The team used social media on Friday to post “Nos vemos mañana” — translation, “see you tomorrow” — with a photo of the seven ...

Frenchman Antoine Griezmann joined regulars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the shortlist for FIFA's Player of the Year ...

Now in the twilight of their careers, Lionel Messi reflected on the Ballon d'Or 'battle' he had for over 15 years with Cristiano Ronaldo.

And if Messi desperately wanted to play in one more tournament for Argentina, but also felt increasingly wary of his body's ability to hold up, he might feel more confident extending his MLS career ...

Unfortunately for those hoping for a final competitive duel between Messi and Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar will not take part in the 2025 Club World Cup.

The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami open FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025.

Lionel Messi and Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami are in Group A and will face Al Ahly in the opening match of the expanded 32-team tournament before games against Porto and Palmeiras.