France Football's top prize became synonymous with the epic Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry that defined the 2010s. Messi has won a record-breaking eight Golden Balls, including last year ...

Cristiano Ronaldo ... the realms of possibility that Ronaldo could follow suit in 2026. Joe Wright is a Senior Editor at Sporting News, managing global soccer and the UK team.

But to win multiple editions of the iconic Golden Ball is the stuff of legends ... Behind him is Messi's long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo with five Ballons d'Or. Only 10 players all-time ...