Prior to that the award has been dominated by Argentinian Lionel Messi, winning the men's Ballon d'Or award a record eight times. Cristiano Ronaldo also won the award five times.

Lionel Messi won the most Ballons d'Or in history, with eight wins in three different decades. He is also the record holder for most consecutive wins, with four between 2009 and 2012. Cristiano …

Oct 30, 2023 · Until Lionel Messi came along, no player had won the Ballon d'Or – football's most prestigious individual accolade – on more than three occasions. Now, the Argentine icon has …

Oct 28, 2024 · The 2023 Ballon d'Or saw Lionel Messi clinch a record-extending eighth success as old rival Cristiano Ronaldo failed to receive a nomination. The lack of Ronaldo up against …

Oct 28, 2024 · The player with the most Ballon d'Or awards of all-time is Lionel Messi who has won it eight times. Behind him is Messi's long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo with five Ballons d'Or.

Oct 30, 2023 · Messi received the Ballon d'Or for his heroics at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Argentina are a strong side but they weren’t fancied as favourites against the likes of …

Oct 30, 2023 · Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has won the Men's Ballon d'Or for an eighth time. The 36-year-old was recognised at the ceremony in Paris after helping his …

Oct 31, 2023 · After conquering the 2022 World Cup and delivering Argentina its first world title since 1986, Lionel Messi became an eight-time Ballon d’Or 2023 on Monday, edging out …

Sep 5, 2024 · While Ronaldo tops his great contemporary rival in terms of nominations, Messi has won the Ballon d'Or the most, triumphing eight times. The magician's first success arrived in …

Nov 30, 2021 · Lionel Messi says winning the men's Ballon d'Or for a record seventh time has helped him during a 'new stage' in his life