THE LATEST BALLON D'OR NEWS FROM MAILONLINE

Warning to archaeology pupils that 'bones can be scary' sparks fresh fears over cosseted generation of students 

24/09/16 23:29

21/09/16 16:26

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only players to win the Ballon d'Or in the last eight years, but Juanfran believes his Atletico team-mate Antoine Griezmann should break their dominance this year.

14/09/16 22:30

CHARLES SALE: The event is traditionally held in FIFA’s home city of Zurich but there’s a desire to add more glitz and numbers to the occasion with a change of venue and London is first choice.

11/07/16 12:23

Cristiano Ronaldo has already won the Ballon d'Or after he followed his Champions League win with Real Madrid by leading Portugal to Euro 2016 glory, says France's Antoine Griezmann.

02/06/16 08:24

The DJ better known as Fatboy Slim was seen leaving BBC Radio 2 studios in London just ahead of Strictly's It Takes Two presenter Zoe, who was heading on to the theatre.

23/03/16 10:43

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo put his club rivalry aside to help out Barcelona star Neymar January's Ballon d'Or awards, according to television presenter, Kate Abdo.

27/01/16 12:23

The row over which of Ronaldo and Bale cost Real more money rumbles on, after Marca claimed the deal taking Ronaldo from Manchester United was larger than previously thought.

18/01/16 10:26

Lionel Messi returned to action at Barcelona for the first time since winning Monday's Ballon d'Or, and had a present to show the Nou Camp fans ahead of Barca's clash with Athletic Bilbao.

17/01/16 11:17

A well known statue of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on his native island of Madeira has been tagged with the name and number of longtime Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.

14/01/16 11:23

The FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony was a day to rejoice for those connected with Barcelona but one particular moment may get tongues talking among the Nou Camp faithful.

14/01/16 11:21

Messi helped Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Espanyol, securing their place in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey, and he has been directly involved in eight of Barcelona's nine goals in 2016.

13/01/16 18:58

The 2015 Ballon D'Or may have passed Gareth Bale by but, in 12 months' time, Real Madrid colleague Luka Modric expects things to be very different for the Welshman.

13/01/16 18:52

Cristiano Ronaldo may have missed out on a fourth Ballon d'Or on Monday but the Real Madrid star appeared to be in high spirits while posing with a £146,000 supercar.

13/01/16 18:44

Messi now has a pair of platinum boots to go alongside his new, gold Ballon d'Or trophy after being celebrated as 'the greatest player of all time' by adidas.

13/01/16 15:41

Barcelona legend Xavi has paid a heartfelt tribute to former team-mate Lionel Messi, describing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner as the 'best player in history'.

13/01/16 15:15

Sportsmail can reveal who would feature alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the ultimate FIFA FIFPro World XI by appearances since its inception back in 2005.

13/01/16 14:02

Lionel Messi has sent an ominous warning to Arsenal that Barcelona are ready to make history and become the first team to retain the Champions League.

13/01/16 13:10

MARTIN SAMUEL: Once again, the FIFPro World XI does not include a Premier League or English player. Yet a quick glance at who is in suggests we should not be too downhearted.

13/01/16 13:05

Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and Luka Modric were all selected in the FIFPro team selected by fellow professionals and gathered for a special team photo during training on Tuesday.

13/01/16 13:00

Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award while playing in a variety of positions, including a wider role as Barcelona claimed the treble last season, and Enrique insists the star could play anywhere.

13/01/16 12:08

PETE JENSON: Cristiano Ronaldo was second best behind Lionel Messi once again in the FIFA Ballon d’Or, and looks to have his work cut out to regain the title of world's best footballer. So what next?

12/01/16 16:01

Despite scoring 52 goals for club and country last year, Lionel Messi didn't do enough to make it into the top three selections of a host of international captains in the Ballon d'Or vote.

12/01/16 15:56

Lionel Messi scooped his fifth Ballon d'Or crown after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to the gong - and his son Thiago appeared to be one of the first to acknowledge the feat.

12/01/16 15:54

PETE JENSON: As Lionel Messi looks back at his reflection in his five Ballon d'Or golden balls, it must be more difficult than ever to not think about just what he has become – the greatest of all time.

12/01/16 15:51

Lionel Messi defeated nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate, Neymar to win an unprecedented fifth Ballon d'Or trophy on Monday night... and Twitter responded in fine form.

12/01/16 15:07

While the former Liverpool striker was absent from the final three with Cristiano Ronaldo shortlisted instead, the Uruguayan's team-mates believe he will be joining them on the podium in the future.

12/01/16 14:03

The footballing world has been reacting to Barcelona's Lionel Messi winning his fifth Ballon d'Or, with Steven Gerrard saying he thinks the striker is the best player ever.

12/01/16 13:20

Lionel Messi is no stranger to widespread plaudits, but even he may have been surprised by the identities of some of the newspapers celebrating his fifth Ballon d'Or triumph.

12/01/16 12:11

Wayne Rooney's votes for coach of the year at the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony were for the three managers most strongly linked with replacing Louis van Gaal at Manchester United.

12/01/16 11:15

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique claimed FIFA's top coaching award ahead of Bayern Munich's Pep Guardiola and Chile's Jorge Sampaoli at Monday night's Ballon dOr ceremony in Zurich.

12/01/16 10:29

Ballon d'Or 2015 winner Lionel Messi did not pick up another major individual prize in Switzerland on Monday, as Wendell Lira won the Puskas Award.

12/01/16 10:20

DOMINIC KING IN ZURICH: Lionel Messi has enjoyed a remarkable 12 months, winning five trophies, but he made it clear he has no intention of showcasing his talents away from Barcelona.

12/01/16 09:57

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba opted to take his mother Yeo as his guest to FIFA's Ballon d'Or gala on Monday night. The 22-year-old Frenchman was named in the FIFPro World XI for 2015.

12/01/16 09:54

DOMINIC KING IN ZURICH: Lionel Messi moved brilliance to another level as he was presented with the Ballon d’Or for the fifth time in his extraordinary career.

12/01/16 01:07

Carli Lloyd collected the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award at the Ballon d'Or 2015 ceremony after starring for USA in last year's World Cup triumph.

12/01/16 01:06

The Argentine superstar is the favourite to beat fellow nominees Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to the most coveted individual prize in world football and claim his fifth title.

11/01/16 23:49

It was a night which saw her better half walk away with the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player for the fifth time.

11/01/16 23:20

FIFA have announced their FIFPro World XI,with all three nominees of the individual Ballon d'Or award making the line-up. Cristiano Ronaldo joins Lionel Messi and Neymar up front.

11/01/16 21:52

The 50-year-old actor was seen sporting a fuller hairline at the Ballon D’Or gala on Monday evening.

11/01/16 21:37

Leona Lewis made sure all eyes were on her as she walked the red carpet at the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015 Awards in Zurich on Monday evening. 

11/01/16 20:55

Jill Ellis collected the FIFA Women's World Coach of the Year award at the Ballon d'Or 2015 ceremony after enjoying a stellar year with the USA.

11/01/16 20:44

DOMINIC KING IN ZURICH: Cristiano Ronaldo conceded that his lack of a trophy in 2015 puts him behind Lionel Messi and Neymar but is doubly determined to win the the award next year.

11/01/16 19:16

Kate Abdo won admirers the world over when she presented the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich on Monday night. The Sky Sports News presenter was on stage as Cristiano Ronaldo won.

11/01/16 19:13

Lionel Messi moved brilliance to another level as he was presented with the Ballon D’Or for the fifth time in his extraordinary career.

11/01/16 19:09

Ballon d'Or favourite Lionel Messi is favourite for another award at Monday's award bash in Switzerland - the Puskas Award, which is FIFA's Goal of the year Award.

11/01/16 18:40

RIK SHARMA: Neymar has done something no other footballer has achieved since 2008. He played Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at their own game, and held his own.

11/01/16 17:48

The winner of Monday night's Ballon d'Or might be a formality, but what Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar will wear remains a mystery. Here are some of the best outfits from over the years.

11/01/16 16:18

They say the secret to optimal success for athletes is finding the right balance between training, rest and nutrition, and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo would appear to have perfected it.

11/01/16 15:55

The Ballon d'Or is one of the most coveted prizes for football players, and this weekend will see the crowning of the world's best player in Switzerland.

11/01/16 15:53

KIERAN CANNING: Cristiano Ronaldo may rarely be the favourite in a popularity contest, but the facts don't lie and, despite Barcelona's trophy haul, it was Real's supremo who shone brightest.

11/01/16 15:52

Back in January 2015 Lionel Messi was sick to the stomach of team affairs at Barcelona. What happened next, though, was extraordinary even by the Barca superstar's standards.

10/01/16 19:11

Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Jorge Sampaoli compete for the Men's World Coach of the Year award. Sportsmail tells you all you need to know about the talented coaches.

10/01/16 19:08

Mark Sampson, Jill Ellis and Norio Sasaki compete for the Women's World Coach of the Year award. Here, Sportsmail tells you all you need to know about the talented coaches.

10/01/16 12:04

EUROVIEW: For a gala which should be principally significant for a return, that of Messi to the top of the podium, the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich will also be one of significant absences. 

09/01/16 17:33

RIK SHARMA AT THE NOU CAMP: Barcelona eased to a 4-0 victory over La Liga strugglers Granada, as Lionel Messi underlined his Ballon d'Or credentials at the Nou Camp.

09/01/16 15:06

Cristiano Ronaldo has been giving his son a masterclass in the art of the perfect free-kick, and the Real Madrid star was more than happy to teach him tough love by showing him how it's done.

08/01/16 15:31

Lionel Messi would be a runaway winner of the Ballon d'Or prize for the greatest player on the planet if it was decided by Twitter mentions... but Cristiano Ronaldo is the King of Facebook.

08/01/16 13:05

PETE JENSON: Messi will win his fifth Balon D’Or next week and Ronaldo has accepted that. What he may still need to get his head around is the idea that he might not come second either

07/01/16 16:53

Football's leading stars have been named in the race to win the game's most coveted individual prize, but there are plenty of surprises on this year's list.

04/01/16 11:28

SAMI MOKBEL AT SELHURST PARK: Last season, Eden Hazard’s ninth minute deflected effort from the edge of the box would probably have given Chelsea the lead. This term, he got injured.

16/12/15 17:55

The Northern Irish actor and Manchester United fan will host the show for the first time. He will be joined by the multi-lingual sports presenter Kate Abdo, who did so last year.

16/12/15 16:14

Cristiano Ronaldo will win the 2015 Ballon d'Dor hands down if votes are decided based on individual rather than team achievements, says Portuguese legend Luis Figo.

07/12/15 17:20

Brazil manager Dunga has revealed he voted for star striker Neymar to win the Ballon d'Or instead of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

04/12/15 16:15

Spanish legend Xavi has backed former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi to win this year’s Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and and current team-mate Neymar Jnr.

01/12/15 17:29

Neymar's Ballon d’Or nomination has been celebrated as much in Sao Paulo as in Barcelona. The player’s former club Santos will earn £1.4million from the 23-year-old making the list.

01/12/15 15:05

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the training field the day after receiving another Ballon d'Or nomination as Real Madrid prepare to travel to Cadiz in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night.

01/12/15 12:32

Luis Suarez has had a sensational year and for his place on the podium to be taken by someone who has won nothing in 2015 is one of the strangest ever Ballon d’Or decisions.

01/12/15 11:53

Having seen Cristiano Ronaldo win the Ballon d'Or awards for 2013 and 2014, Lionel Messi was not planning on letting him lift the trophy he had earned the four previous years again.

01/12/15 10:49

Barcelona superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar insist that the third member of their 'MSN' trinity should have joined them on the Ballon d'Or shortlist. Cristiano Ronaldo took the other place.

01/12/15 09:35

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have been named on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or but Luis Suarez misses out on a nomination despite excellent form for Barcelona

30/11/15 19:58

PETE JENSON: When it comes to dethroning Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi the question is no longer 'if' but when, and Neymar's form this season suggests he is the man to do it.

30/11/15 15:28

For all the talk of Messi and Neymar producing beautiful football and inspiring their team to trophies, the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or should be the same as last year's - Ronaldo.

13/11/15 10:28

The Ballon d'Or appears a trophy too far for Cristiano Ronaldo this season after the Real Madrid forward all but conceded the title to Lionel Messi. Ronaldo, has clinched the last two gongs ahead Messi.

11/11/15 09:30

Brazil midfielder Kaka's son Luca certainly looked his father's son when the scamp dribbled his way past David Luiz, leaving the £50million PSG defender rooted to the spot.

09/11/15 16:45

Cristiano Ronaldo was in London on Monday to promote his new documentary which delves into his life on and off the pitch.  Here are the best bits from the Real Madrid superstar.

06/11/15 12:54

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed he is 'against' the FIFA Ballon d'Or award. He also steered clear of the debate on who is the better player between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

21/10/15 16:51

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has claimed it is 'unfair' that star duo Antoine Griezmann and Diego Godin were not included in FIFA's 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist.

20/10/15 12:37

Wales winger Gareth Bale is the only British player included in FIFA's 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist for the third successive year. Bale is one of 11 players from Spain's Primera Division to make the list.

13/10/15 22:59

Neymar would be delighted to make the top three of the Ballon d'Or this year but insists the main award is 'reserved' for Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi.

07/10/15 15:20

QPR midfielder Massimo Luongo admits he thought it was a joke after being named on the leaked 59-man list of this year's Ballon d'Or nominees along with the likes of Lionel Messi.

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