Harry Kane was named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner at the Palladium Theatre in London, with Brazilian legend Ronaldo making the announcementKane edged out competition from La Liga stars Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious awardThe Bayern Munich striker responded to the win with a brief message on his…
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy presented the Sócrates Award to Bukayo Saka at the 2026 Ballon D'or ceremony in London. Burna Boy took the stage at the 70th annual Ballon d'Or ceremony to present Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka with the prestigious 2026 Sócrates Award. The music icon used the opportunity to speak ab…
For the first time in three years, Nigeria will watch the Ballon d’Or from the outside, as the 2026 winner is named on Monday (today) at the London Palladium, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe leading the race. No Nigerian appears on the men’s shortlist, the women’s list or any of the other trophy categor…
Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha tipped Kylian Mbappe to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his scoring exploits across three competitionsOkocha acknowledged a competitive field that includes Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and several PSG stars in the running for the awardThe former Nigerian international named Manchester C…
…personality make him the most complete striker of his generation," Dreesen said.Kane's Ballon d'Or contention growsKane's individual honours continue to pile up despite some heartbreak on the team stage. He missed out on Champions League glory last season, and England settled for third place at the 2026 World Cup. Yet…
…Spanish national team in 2026 and a European champion in 2024, as well as winning the Ballon d'Or in 2024. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 10:40 AM | Share this Story
…spark a massive bidding war."@Jasmin3Jazz opined:"Obviously. He is a good drama queen 😂."Ballon d'Or honours Ronaldo after final World Cup outing Legit.ng also highlighted facts about Cristiano Ronaldo's emotional exit from the FIFA World Cup following Portugal's defeat to Spain in the round of 16. His farewell marks n…
…Women midfielder, Aitana Bonmati, has named three players that deserves to win the men's Ballon d'Or this year. Bonmati, who won the 2023 female Ballon d'Or, named Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain duo Rodri and Pau Cubarsi to win the prestigious individual Golden Ball trophy. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, the 28…
…final, are understood to have influenced Inter Miami's decision to rest the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.Inter Miami face life without MessiInter Miami will take on CF Montreal at 1:30am on Sunday, with Javier Mascherano expected to rely on the rest of his squad in Messi's absence.Since arriving in Major League Soccer…
…is the profile City need should Rodri depart.Rodri, City's Spanish midfielder and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, is said to be attracted to a move to Real Madrid, per Metro. His potential exit would leave a significant gap in City's squad, and the club appears to be assessing wide attacking options as part of a broader resha…
Rodri's World Cup Golden Ball win for Spain has pushed him into serious Ballon d'Or contention ahead of the October 26 ceremonyHarry Kane and Kylian Mbappe's chances took a hit after France and England both failed to reach the World Cup finalLamine Yamal and Lionel Messi remain in the running, with Messi chasing a reco…
Former Aston Villa captain Gabby Agbonlahor has named his favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or in a talkSPORT interviewLamine Yamal's World Cup triumph with Spain and stellar La Liga season have pushed him to the front of the raceHarry Kane's record of 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich has kept him firmly i…
Spain midfielder, Rodri, could become the 10th player to win the World Cup, Ballon d’Or and Champions League. Rodri is set to captain the European champions for the final of this year’s World Cup. The 31-year-old has already won the Ballon d’Or and Champions League with Manchester City. However, he could now join an ex…
…Argentina to a second straight World Cup final and could win a record-extending ninth Ballon d'OrFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pablo Zabaleta has identified the defining quality that makes Lionel Messi different from any player in the world ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.Zabaleta, who sh…
…I gained a lot of weight. It was very difficult to leave football." The two-time Ballon d'Or recipient explained that the sudden absence of the sport and the loss of his identity as a competitor took a massive toll on his mental health. "The idea of not playing anymore was devastating," he confessed. While navigating…
…coached Ronaldo. Following Portugal's elimination on Monday, the 41-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed this sixth World Cup would be his last but did not reveal whether he intended to extend his international career. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 12:00 PM | Share this Story
…Super League club London City Lionesses have completed the landmark signing of two-time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner Alexia Putellas, in what is being widely described as one of the biggest and most historic transfers in WSL history. The Spain international signed a three-year contract after leaving FC Barcelona Femení,…
…my last World Cup, but let's hope tomorrow isn't my last game," he added. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner said he would eventually step away from international football with no regrets, insisting he had given everything to the game. "The day will come [when I retire from international football]. But I'll be honest: wh…
Ballon d’Or organisers have responded to the long-running debate over whether footballers must play for European clubs to stand a realistic chance of winning the prestigious award, insisting that while history favours Europe-based players, the prize is open to footballers from any league in the world. With the race for…
…and give everything I have. The truth is that I feel physically good." The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner also praised his teammates for their performance, stressing that the record belongs to the entire squad rather than to him alone. He emphasized that Argentina's objective is to successfully defend the World Cup titl…
…filled with records. Having led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner continues to deliver on football's biggest stage, extending a record that may stand for years to come. The 39-year-old has now scored in five different World Cup tournaments and continues to prove why he is regarded…
…they are set to sign Spain defender Mapi Leon and are in ongoing talks with two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas following her exit from Barcelona.London City Lionesses, who are backed by wealthy American businesswoman Michele Kang, finished sixth in their first season in the WSL in 2025-26."I feel I still have…