Sources: Vinícius to skip Ballon d’Or, expects snub Vinícius Júnior and his Real Madrid teammates will not travel to Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday, sources told ESPN, because they believe Manchester City midfielder Rodri will receive the award.

Wiegman disappointed by Ballon d’Or scheduling England manager Sarina Wiegman has said it is “really disappointing” that the Ballon d’Or ceremony is once again clashing with the women’s international break.

Martino: Vini merits Ballon d’Or, Messi still best Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has said he believes Vinícius Júnior deserves to win the Ballon d’Or award but still considers Lionel Messi to be “the best” player in the world.

Can Rodri, football’s ultimate team player, win the Ballon d’Or? Rodri is undoubtedly one of the most impactful players in the world, but there’s still debate over whether he deserves the Ballon d’Or. Is it finally his time?

UCL talking points: How good is Pulisic? Is Vinícius a Ballon d’Or lock? After matchday three of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Euro MVP Rodri: Spain deserves Ballon d’Or Manchester City’s Rodri says it’s time for a Spanish men’s player to win a Ballon d’Or again.

Can Vinícius Jr.’s reinvention boost Brazil and Ballon d’Or chances? Vinícius Júnior may have a case to win the Ballon d’Or for his Real Madrid play, but he might need to win Copa América with Brazil to seal it.

Ronaldo, Rivaldo: Vinícius Jr. deserves Ballon d’Or Brazil legends Ronaldo Nazário and Rivaldo have said Vinícius Júnior has already done enough to be awarded this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Neymar: Vini Jr. deserves Ballon d’Or after UCL Neymar has said he believes his Brazil teammate Vinícius Júnior will win the Ballon d’Or award after his impressive season at Real Madrid.

Messi celebrates 8th Ballon d’Or with Miami fans Lionel Messi presented the 2023 Ballon D’Or to the Inter Miami fans on Friday night in a celebration of the Argentina star’s eight award for the best player of the year.

Women’s Ballon d’Or mess shows soccer has a long way to go The Ballon d’Or was awarded during an international break for the women and felt like it didn’t matter. Equality in soccer has a long way to go.

Ranking Messi’s Ballon d’Or wins against the rest Lionel Messi has won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his career, 14 years after his first.

Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for record 8th time Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or for an astonishing eighth time, fending off competition from Manchester City star Erling Haaland.

Why it’s nearly impossible for a goalkeeper to win the Ballon d’Or It’s been 60 years since Lev Yashin won the Ballon d’Or. Why hasn’t another goalkeeper won it since?

End of an era: Ronaldo’s longevity highlighted by Ballon d’Or snub Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t make the shortlist for the Ballon d’Or for the first time since 2003. Here’s some stats that show his incredible run.

Messi, Haaland lead nominees for ’23 Ballon d’Or Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland lead the 30-player list of candidates for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award after the nominees were announced Wednesday.