Kevin Keegan is the only British player to win the Ballon d’Or twice, winning in 1978 and 1979. Although HSV finished 10th in the Bundesliga, Keegan was playing some of his best football, bagging 12 goals en route to becoming …
1978 Ballon d’Or Winner: King Kev’s Comeback Story Read More »
There have been just three English winners of the Ballon d’Or award. Read more about them below. Sir Stanley Matthews (1956) Sir Stanley Matthews was the first ever winner of the Ballon d’Or in 1956. One of England’s greatest footballers, …
The Ballon d’Or. The crème de la crème. In 2007, Kaka came out on top as the young duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi looked on. The Brazilian’s famous win preceded the dominance of the aforementioned two and boy, …
2007 Ballon d’Or Winner Kaka: The Calm Before the Ronaldo and Messi-Induced Storm Read More »
The Ballon d’Or award is an esteemed accolade that recognises the best football player in the world. Since its inception in 1956, this honour has long been considered the pinnacle of individual achievement in football, with the winner usually considered …
Ballon d’Or: Format, history and Selection Process Read More »
The 2013 Ballon d’Or award was won by Cristiano Ronaldo but the ceremony itself will go down in infamy as many people believed the award should have gone to French winger Frank Ribery. Join us as we discuss how Ronaldo …
Why did Ronaldo win the Ballon d’OR? In the 2015/2016 season, Cristiano Ronaldo had by his own admission, his best ever season which ultimately led to him winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or award. Playing for Real Madrid, Ronaldo showcased his …
The Ballon d’Or is unarguably the most prestigious individual accolade to win in all of men’s football. The trophy which has been won by 45 individual players to date, has seen the likes of Lionel Messi, Hristo Stoichkov, Alfredo Di Stefano and …
In 1996, the football world was stunned as the likes of Ronaldo Nazario, Alessandro Del Piero, George Weah and Eric Cantona among many others were beaten to the coveted Ballon d’Or by Matthias Sammer. Hardly a household name, Sammer’s 96 …
1996 Ballon d’Or Winner: ‘Iron’ Matthias Sammer Beats Ronaldo by One Point! Read More »
A name synonymous with greatness, Ronaldo’s 1997 Ballon d’Or victory was inevitable. Missing out by one point to the uncanny form of Matthias Sammer across 1996, Ronaldo would win his first Ballon d’Or whilst playing for Inter Milan. As is …
Owen’s goal-scoring prowess and ability to consistently perform at the highest level made him stand out in 2001, winning him the Ballon d’OR in the process.. His electrifying pace and clinical finishing made him a formidable opponent for any defence, …
