Football player
Apex Sports News has published 3 stories on Lionel Messi. The latest, on 29 Oct 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo beats Messi to win inaugural Ballon d'Or B.O.A.T. award.
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the inaugural Ballon d’Or of All Time award ahead of Lionel Messi, with his 2008 season at Manchester United taking first place. India Today reported that Ronaldo scored 42 goals that season as United won the Premier League and Champions League.
Harry Kane won the men’s Ballon d’Or at the London Palladium on 26 October 2026, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Spain won seven of the 13 awards, including both player and coach honours.
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals for club and country in the 2025-26 season. He became the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001.