`Being among the Ballon d`Or finalists is an honour` : Iniesta

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 23:47

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is elated about being considered for the Ballon d`Or trophy next to team-mate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid`s Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barcelona have not won La Liga yet, warns Iniesta

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 11:28

The Spain international says his team-mates would be wise to continue with the same hunger they had at the start of the season, or risk becoming complacent.

Messi used to be so small I didn`t think he could make it, says former agent

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 10:01

The former representative of the Argentine attacker has reflected on his first encounter with the player, and told the story of how the Ballon d`Or holder ended up in Spain.

Villa is a key player for Barcelona: Iniesta

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 09:22

The Blaugrana striker has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the January transfer window, but the Ballon d`Or candidate hopes that his team-mate remains at Camp Nou.

Messi deserves the Ballon d`Or, says Ibrahimovic

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 18:13

The Sweden forward struggles to describe just how good the Argentine star is, but believes that Zinedine Zidane is the best player to ever have graced football

Neymar must come to Europe to have chance of winning Ballon d`Or, says Blatter

Last Updated: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 08:49

Fifa president Sepp Blatter insists that Santos striker Neymar should be looking into a transfer to Europe if he wants to win the Ballon d`Or.

Messi, Ronaldo & Iniesta nominated for 2012 FIFA Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 08:33

FIFA and France Football have announced that Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo are the remaining three candidates in the running for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d`Or.

Alex tips Ibrahimovic for Ballon d`Or crown

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 08:42

Alex is hoping Zlatan Ibrahimovic`s international exploits on Wednesday evening help him to land the Ballon d`Or.

Ronaldo the best among humans but Messi is from another planet: Pique

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 08:25

Gerard Pique believes Lionel Messi deserves to lift the Ballon d`Or for a record fourth time when the award is presented next month.

Ronaldo backs Messi to win Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 11:02

Former Brazil international Ronaldo says Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d`Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi reveals who he will vote for in this year`s Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 22:40

Messi believes that two of his Barcelona team-mates will receive his vote for the Ballon d`Or this year, and also claims that a couple of Real Madrid players should be considered for the honour.

Ibrahimovic can win the Ballon d`Or, says Carlo Ancelotti

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 13:36

Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti is optimistic regarding Zlatan Ibrahimovic`s chances of winning the Ballon d`Or during coming campaigns, but admits that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are strong possibilities to win this year.