Gerard Houllier has defended FIFA's controversial decision to name Lionel Messi the best player at the World Cup, telling Le Monde: "He fully deserves the Golden Ball". There was a global outcry from ...

Lionel Messi paid tribute to Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola and his teammates on Tuesday, a day after winning the Golden Ball by a record margin. The Argentina forward won the European Footballer of ...

Here are seven records and achievements that Messi could yet add to his unsurpassable legacy in 2026. Preki, Taylor Twellman, ...

Lionel Messi or Luka Modric would make history if they win the FIFA Golden Ball again at the 2022 World Cup. Who will win it this year? All FIFA World Cup Golden Ball Winners from 1982 to 2022 The ...

Lionel Messi has been selected among four Barcelona players on a shortlist of 10 for the Golden Ball award. The Argentina forward was included Sunday along with teammates Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Xavi ...

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly now disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players ...