Harry Kane became the first English player in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country. The Bayern Munich striker credited hard work, resilience and self-belief for his success.
After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, Messi won the best player vote against Mbappé and Karim Benzema to secure the FIFA prize for the seventh time in 14 years
Paris: Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major international trophy with Argentina. Alexia Putellas became the third winner of the women’s award for an outstanding season with Barcelona and Spain. The 34-year-old Messi […]