Lothar Matthaus has expressed concerns over Jamal Musiala's Ballon d'Or shortlist exclusion, stating Bayern Munich must "return to winning ways" for him to have a chance.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes goalkeeper Ronwen Williams fully deserves the nomination for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for the Yashin Trophy.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane headline a group of six English players shortlisted for the men's Ballon d'Or, while Lionesses stars Lucy Bronze, Lauren James, and Lauren Hemp are contenders for the women's award.
Serbia head coach Dragan Stojkovic reckons England star Jude Bellingham will one day win the Ballon d'Or, and jokingly hopes he won't make Sunday's Euro 2024 clash.
Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d'Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.
Pep Guardiola claims Erling Haaland deserves to win the Ballon d'Or – but so does Lionel Messi.