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.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or a record eighteen times, and is a five-time winner. Stanley Matthews was the inaugural recipient of the award, and the oldest player to ever win it.

Oct 17, 2022 · Cristiano Ronaldo has been nominated for an 18th time to win the Ballon d'Or, and while he is not a favourite to snare the award in 2022, he has an extraordinary history with the trophy.

2 days ago · Messi won four consecutive Ballon d'Or awards, from 2009 to 2012, with a fifth coming in 2015, while Ronaldo had equalled Messi's total of five with wins in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017. Most ...

Sep 4, 2024 · Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards, only second to Lionel Messi's eight. But where did the Portuguese striker finish in 2023?

Oct 28, 2024 · Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards, only second to Lionel Messi's eight. But where did the Portuguese striker finish in 2024?

Sep 5, 2024 · Ronaldo won the award by the biggest margin in Ballon d'Or history after guiding an unfancied Portugal side to Euro 2016 glory and scoring the winning penalty in the Champions League final...

Dec 27, 2024 · After criticising Ligue 1, the Al-Nassr star openly questioned the awarding of the 2024 Ballon d’Or to Manchester City midfielder Rodri. In a speech that mixed admiration for young players with criticism of the ceremony’s choices, Ronaldo made no secret of his disagreement.

Oct 28, 2024 · France Football's top prize became synonymous with the epic Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry that defined the 2010s. Messi has won a record-breaking eight Golden Balls, including last...

Oct 29, 2024 · Ballon d'Or winners: Ahead of the 2024 award announcement, here is a look at the full list of Ballon d'Or winners across 67 seasons since 1956, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo topping the charts.