Lionel Messi has taken a major step off the pitch, becoming the new owner of Spanish lower-division club Cornella in a move that strengthens his long-standing ties to Catalonia.

Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele has won the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or.

The world’s top male and female footballers are set to be crowned at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday.

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men's Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time, News.Az reports.

The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set for Monday in Paris, where players will assemble to learn who has been honored as the world's top male and female footballers, News.Az reports citing BBC.

Vinícius Júnior and his Real Madrid teammates will skip the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday, according to sources who told ESPN , as they anticipate Manchester City midfielder Rodri will win the award, News.Az reports.

The Ballon d'Or ceremony, celebrating the best football player according to France Football, will take place on Mondat at the Chatelet Theater in Paris.