You don’t always have to win the Champions League.

Xavi opens up about the years he came close to winning the Ballon d'Or against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Xavi has stated that he never deserved to win a Ballon d'Or during his career as it was the peak of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spaniard added that he was proud of his career and the ...

The likes of Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Jr will be hoping to break records by becoming the youngest winner of the Ballon d'Or ...

Luis Figo leaving Barcelona was akin to imagining Lionel Messi leaving the club after winning the Ballon d'Or, according to former manager Xavi.

Lionel Messi’s goal for Inter Miami didn’t just seal a win — it won over opposition fans too. Even Cavalier FC supporters couldn’t help but cheer for the football icon.

Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo poses alongside Kaka and Lionel Messi during ... Kaka, the 2007 Ballon d’Or winner and a key figure in Milan’s historic triumphs, has made it clear where he stands in the ...

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is being tipped as a top contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Former Reds star Markus ... award and claims only a peak Lionel Messi can match his level of play.

David Ramos/Getty ImagesLionel Messi of FC Barcelona (C) holds the Ballon d'Or trophy flanked by his teammates Andres Iniesta (L) and Xavi Hermandez prior the Copa del Rey quarter final first leg ...

Messi was given a 120th-minute red card with his side 3-2 down in the Spanish Super Cup final, which had a big ol’ effect on ...

As the travelling Parisian contingent celebrated behind the goal, Liverpool’s beaten side looked dejected.On 39 previous ...