According to Goal, Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid has claimed the top spot in the Ballon d’Or rankings for April. Following closely behind are Phil Foden from Manchester City and Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.This monthly ranking highlights the 20 best footballers based on their performances in April. Joining Bellingham, Foden, and Mbappe in the top five are Erling Haaland and Rodri from Manchester City.The list also features renowned players such as Harr...

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe has identified Argentina’s Lionel Messi as the player who should win this year’s Ballon d’Or.Messi, who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year, is among the contenders to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or.The Inter Miami captain will compete with the likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for the prestigious individual award.Speaking to Stats Perform at the Legends of Football event, in aid of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy...

Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi, has said it would be “a beautiful honour” to win the Ballon d’Or this year.The 36-year-old however insists he has already won important awards like the Champions League, Copa America and World Cup.Messi is in line to win a record-extending Ballon d’Or, having won it seven times already.He is expected to face competition from Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain.But Messi said: “[The Ballon d’Or] is a beau...