It is almost a quarter of a century since Michael Owen won the Ballon d’Or, and the story of his coronation as Europe’s best footballer belongs to a different era. Word of the young forward’s ascent ...

If you’re a soccer fan, you’ve probably heard of the Ballon d’Or. Since 1956, French magazine France Football has awarded the iconic golden ball to the world’s best player—originally based on their ...

For almost 70 years, the Ballon d’Or has fascinated and divided the footballing world. Now the ultimate individual accolade, the trophy is the stuff of dreams for the greatest talents from Paris Saint ...