He is odds-on favourite for what would surely be his eighth and final Ballon d'Or after he won the World Cup in 2022. It doesn't seem right. Winning the Ballon as an Inter Miami player will be a flex.Ballon d'Or 2024 Power Rankings: Vinicius Jr keeps top spot as Phil Foden ensures he remains in contention
7Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) ↔️
6Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) ↔️
5Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) ↔️
4Phil Foden (Manchester City) ↔️
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2Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) ↔️
1Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) ↔️
A possible second edition of the award could take place in 2029 with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as possible contenders for the award covering four decades since 1989.
Who will win the 2025 Ballon d’Or : 2025 – Kylian Mbappe
There's no doubt that Kylian Mbappe is a world beater. He was the leading goalscorer and assist provider in Ligue 1 in the 2021-22 season. Mbappe is currently unsettled at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Who is better than Messi
Ronaldo won the newly-introduced 'The Best' awards more often than any other football player. UEFA Player of the Year awards have come to him more often, but Messi has won more league Player of the Year awards. Ronaldo has undoubtedly won the Player of the Year award in England, Spain, and Italy.
Who is better, Messi or Ronaldo : Who is better Messi Or Ronaldo Ronaldo has scored a record number of international goals and appearances, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (8). Messi has spent most of his playing career in Spain and France, while Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
Cristiano Ronaldo goals in 2024: Get complete lowdown for all of CR7's latest goals for Al-Nassr and Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 18 goals for club and country in 2024, including three hat-tricks for Al-Nassr FC in the ongoing Saudi Pro League.
The next World Cup may be three years away, but Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly plans to take part in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He has apparently told Al Nassr that he'd like to extend his contract with the club until at least the beginning of 2027, when he is expected to hang up his boots.
Will Messi play the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him.Highlights
Year
Player
Current club
2034
Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich
2035
Evan Ferguson
Brighton & Hove Albion
2036
Lamine Yamal
Barcelona
2037
Lamine Yamal
Barcelona
After another impressive performance in a Manchester United shirt, BBC Radio Manchester's The Devils' Advocate podcast has been discussing their high hopes for the future of young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
Bringing the argument back to the Messi vs Ronaldo debate, Cristiano Ronaldo has been faster than Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Following is the match-to-match comparison of the top speeds of the two forwards in the tournament so far.
Is Messi richer than Ronaldo : For Ronaldo, his huge social media following, Nike CR7 brand and sponsorships deals with likes of Tag Heuer, EA Sports and Sacoor Brothers have helped him amass an estimated fortune of $450 million. Messi, on the other hand, is worth just less than his old foe – an estimated $400m.
Who is the better than Messi : Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Titles
Cristiano Ronaldo
Competition
Lionel Messi
7
League titles
12
5
Champions League
4
4
Club World Cup
3
4
National Cups*
7
Why is CR7 better than Messi
13. Cristiano Ronaldo has more goals than Lionel Messi in his club career. CR7 has scored 800 goals in his club career, while Messi has scored 750 goals in his club career.
Majed Ahmed Abdullah
Majed Ahmed Abdullah is Al Nassr's all-time leader in goals scored and appearances.Cristiano Ronaldo's goals for Al Nassr: Know ace footballer's scoring record for Saudi club. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 62 goals in 67 matches for Al Nassr since joining the Riyadh-based club, which plays in the Saudi Pro League.
Will Messi play WC in 2026 : Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him.
Antwort Who is the Favourite to win the Ballon d Or this year? Weitere Antworten – Who is the favorite to win Ballon d or this year
1) Lionel Messi
He is odds-on favourite for what would surely be his eighth and final Ballon d'Or after he won the World Cup in 2022. It doesn't seem right. Winning the Ballon as an Inter Miami player will be a flex.Ballon d'Or 2024 Power Rankings: Vinicius Jr keeps top spot as Phil Foden ensures he remains in contention
A possible second edition of the award could take place in 2029 with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as possible contenders for the award covering four decades since 1989.
Who will win the 2025 Ballon d’Or : 2025 – Kylian Mbappe
There's no doubt that Kylian Mbappe is a world beater. He was the leading goalscorer and assist provider in Ligue 1 in the 2021-22 season. Mbappe is currently unsettled at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Who is better than Messi
Ronaldo won the newly-introduced 'The Best' awards more often than any other football player. UEFA Player of the Year awards have come to him more often, but Messi has won more league Player of the Year awards. Ronaldo has undoubtedly won the Player of the Year award in England, Spain, and Italy.
Who is better, Messi or Ronaldo : Who is better Messi Or Ronaldo Ronaldo has scored a record number of international goals and appearances, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (8). Messi has spent most of his playing career in Spain and France, while Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
Cristiano Ronaldo goals in 2024: Get complete lowdown for all of CR7's latest goals for Al-Nassr and Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 18 goals for club and country in 2024, including three hat-tricks for Al-Nassr FC in the ongoing Saudi Pro League.
The next World Cup may be three years away, but Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly plans to take part in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He has apparently told Al Nassr that he'd like to extend his contract with the club until at least the beginning of 2027, when he is expected to hang up his boots.
Will Messi play the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him.Highlights
After another impressive performance in a Manchester United shirt, BBC Radio Manchester's The Devils' Advocate podcast has been discussing their high hopes for the future of young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
Bringing the argument back to the Messi vs Ronaldo debate, Cristiano Ronaldo has been faster than Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Following is the match-to-match comparison of the top speeds of the two forwards in the tournament so far.
Is Messi richer than Ronaldo : For Ronaldo, his huge social media following, Nike CR7 brand and sponsorships deals with likes of Tag Heuer, EA Sports and Sacoor Brothers have helped him amass an estimated fortune of $450 million. Messi, on the other hand, is worth just less than his old foe – an estimated $400m.
Who is the better than Messi : Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Titles
Why is CR7 better than Messi
13. Cristiano Ronaldo has more goals than Lionel Messi in his club career. CR7 has scored 800 goals in his club career, while Messi has scored 750 goals in his club career.
Majed Ahmed Abdullah
Majed Ahmed Abdullah is Al Nassr's all-time leader in goals scored and appearances.Cristiano Ronaldo's goals for Al Nassr: Know ace footballer's scoring record for Saudi club. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 62 goals in 67 matches for Al Nassr since joining the Riyadh-based club, which plays in the Saudi Pro League.
Will Messi play WC in 2026 : Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him.