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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Ballon d'Or 2023: Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy

By Tom Hancock published

The Real Madrid and England star has been honoured as the best young player in the world at the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony

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Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi of Argentina and Barcelona accepts his award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2015 at the Kongresshaus on January 11, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Ballon d'Or 2023 power ranking: Lionel Messi overwhelming favourite, ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe

By Mark White published

BALLON d'OR It's the Ballon d'Or 2023 power ranking, with Lionel Messi edging ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for the prize

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The Ballon d'Or trophy is displayed during a press conference to present the new Ballon d'Or trophy, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 19, 2019. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Ballon d'Or should have been 'planned better' - with top women's players set to miss ceremony

By Ryan Dabbs published

The Ballon d'Or ceremony timing has been criticised by England Women's players, who are unable to attend despite their nominations

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Lionel Messi waves to Argentina fans ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Peru in Lima in October 2023.

'Messi's worst season is best for the rest' – Pep unsure on Haaland Ballon d'Or hopes

By Ben Hayward published

The Manchester City manager believes both players deserve to win the prestigious prize, which will be handed out on October 30th

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Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts in the second half during the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium on July 25, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Quiz! Can you name every Ballon d'Or 2023 nominee?

By Mark White published

Quiz! 30 stars to name – how many of the finest from the last 12 months can you remember?

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Close-up shot of Fabio Cannavaro and the Ballon d'Or trophy, 2006

Fabio Cannavaro opens up about being the last defender to ever win the Ballon d’Or

By Richard Laverty published

2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro was the last centre-back to be given the award – but he says now that in many ways, he was lucky

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Haaland Mbappe Musiala

German wonderkid tipped to rival Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for future Ballon d'Or awards

By Ryan Dabbs published

With Messi and Ronaldo approaching the conclusions of their careers, the door has been left open for a new crop of players to assert themselves

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema at Real Madrid in 2018.

Ronaldo hasn't congratulated Benzema on Ballon d'Or 'yet', Real Madrid striker says

By Ben Hayward published

Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or in October, but says he has not heard from former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo

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Close-up shot of Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo during a pre-match warm-up

Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United star did not receive a single Ballon d'Or vote

By Tom Hancock published

For the first time in 17 years, the five-time previous winner didn't even make it onto the podium at the Ballon d'Or awards

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Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona holds up the FIFA Ballon d'Or trophy prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club de Bilbao at Camp Nou on January 17, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain.

Every Ballon d'Or winner: A complete list of every men's player to have won the award

By Mark White published

BDO The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious award in football, having been lifted by the greatest players ever since 1956

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