Two Years Without Messi and Ronaldo in the Ballon d’Or Race

 For the second year in a row, the Ballon d’Or shortlist will not feature Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The two global icons, who dominated the award for over a decade, have set records that may never be matched. Their absence highlights a new chapter in world football, with rising stars now competing for the sport’s most prestigious individual honor.

Ballon d’Or 2025.

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