Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, presented the replica of the Golden Ball at an auction in London, where it was sold for a substantial sum — approximately 532,000 pounds. Idan Ofer, a billionaire ...

USMNT legend Alexi Lalas cited the example of Cristiano Ronaldo while explaining why Christian Pulisic is unlikely to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, has snapped up five Ballons ... The two football icons headline the list of players who have never won the Golden Ball but their snub comes with a caveat.

But to win multiple editions of the iconic Golden Ball is the stuff of legends ... Behind him is Messi's long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo with five Ballons d'Or. Only 10 players all-time ...

It was a night to forget for the Portuguese star who missed the last-gasp chance for an equaliser from the penalty spot as Al ...

There are ten Premiership-based players in the running for the Golden Ball prize including Arsenal ... Last year's winner Ronaldo is also in the running for the honour, while Milan captain ...

Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or last year after leading Argentina to triumph at the World Cup in 2022. Wilson ...

Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo – will still be dreaming of lifting the trophy on July 14. Adding the Golden Boot alongside team success would make it a dream tournament, but the established ...