Fans don Ronaldo masks to support Ballon d`Or bid

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 12:53

Thousands of Real Madrid fans donned masks depicting the face of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their match with Galatasaray on Wednesday to support the Portuguese star`s bid to win the Ballon d`Or for the second time.

Franck Ribery says he is confident of winning Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 09:57

Franck Ribery said he was confident of winning the World Player of the Year award because he "made the difference" and "set defences on fire".

FIFA postpones voting deadline for Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 11:05

The world soccer governing body FIFA has decided to postpone the 2013 Ballon d`Or voting deadline to next Friday.

Dani Alves backs Neymar to rival Messi for Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 08:29

The 30-year-old expects the Blaugrana`s latest recruit to push the Argentine close in the race for the individual prize next season.

Cristiano Ronaldo `unlucky` to have played in Messi`s era: Brazil`s Ronaldo

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 00:15

Brazil legend Ronaldo argues namesake Cristiano would have been considered the best player in the world had he not had the misfortune of playing in the same era as Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo deserved Ballon d`Or: Jose Mourinho

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 08:36

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho believes that Cristiano Ronaldo deserved to win the 2012 Ballon d`Or earlier this year ahead of Lionel Messi.

I cry when I underperform for my country: Messi

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 15:59

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has admitted he has cried many times after performing poorly for his national team, Argentina.

Messi hopes to win another Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 14:05

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has said that it is unlikely that he will be able to reach the same dizzying heights he achieved in 2012, but admitted he is aiming for a fifth Ballon d`Or.

Ballon d`Or a triumph for Spain, but is La Liga the best?

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 08:51

The awards gala for the Ballon d`Or can be seen as a fiesta for Spanish football.

Messi credits teammates for ‘unprecedented’ fourth consecutive FIFA Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 16:23

Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi has added another award to his list of achievements after he won an unprecedented fourth and consecutive Ballon d`Or award.