Vinícius Júnior said a banner from Man City fans -- backing Rodri in their Ballon d'Or dispute -- helped inspire him in Real ...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said the Premier League club has drawn a line under the Ballon d’Or controversy with Real Madrid. Both teams face each other in the Champions League ...

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City showed faith in Rodri potentially returning to action this season by registering the injured Ballon d’Or winner on Friday in its Champions League ...

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola said there was no bad blood between Manchester City and Real Madrid after the Spanish giant boycotted last year’s Ballon d’Or awards in apparent protest.

Manchester City fans made sure to remind Real Madrid that Rodri took home the Ballon d'Or over Vinícius Júnior before the two ...

A legend of the game who was robbed of the Ballon d'Or has taken up a completely new career since hanging up his boots last year. Andres Iniesta is widely regarded as one of the greatest ...

Bloody typical. 6=) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) Finished third in Ballon d’Or voting last year but was not at the ceremony after Real Madrid’s unhinged reaction to Rodri winning it.

Brazilian superstar Neymar recently explained why he hasn't won the Ballon d'Or despite being one of the best players of his generation. The closest Neymar has come to winning the coveted award ...

There is an extra dimension to Real’s return to the Etihad after Rodri pipped Vinicius Jr to the Ballon d’Or, and the Spanish club boycotted the ceremony in petulant protest. But Rodri is ...

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City have drawn a line under the Ballon d'Or controversy with Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League showdown. The Spanish giants boycotted the ceremony in ...

Rodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024 - so who are the main contenders to ...