Kick Off: Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

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The 7th! Messi wins his record-breaking 7th Ballon d'Or!

Lionel Messi has beaten Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to the Ballon d'Or 2021 award. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar finished above the Bayern Munich striker and Chelsea midfielder to bag the accolade for the seventh time.

France Football present Robert Lewandowski with the Striker of the Year award

France Football present Robert Lewandowski with the Striker of the Year award

OFFICIAL: Man Utd have confirmed the appointment of Rangnick as interim manager

Manchester United announce the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements.

These Things happen

Ballon d'Or Ranking: Lewy 2nd, Jorginho 3rd, Benzema 4th, Kante 5th, Ronaldo 6th

Chelsea honoured as team of the year at Ballon d'Or ceremony after UCL triumph

Chelsea were announced as the inaugural winner of the Club of the Year award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday night in Paris.

FIFA Puskas award shortlist: Lamela's rabona & Schick's long-range strike in

FIFA announce shortlist for Puskas award: Lamela's rabona & Schick's long-range strike in

Kopa Trophy 2021: Barcelona Golden Boy Pedri picks up another prize

Barcelona young talent Pedri wins the Kopa award 2021!

OFFICIAL: Donnarumma beats Mendy to win the Yashin Trophy 2021

OFFICIAL: Donnarumma beats Mendy to win the Yachine Trophy 2021

Club World Cup draw: Chelsea & Palmeiras straight in Semi-Finals

Chelsea have been drawn to face Auckland City, Al Jazira or Al Hilal in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be in Paris today for the Ballon D’or ceremony

Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda: Cristiano Ronaldo will not be in Paris today for the Ballon D’or ceremony

Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas wins women's Ballon d'Or 2021

Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas wins women's Ballon d'Or 2021

What they say

"I can't hide my joy" - Lionel Messi reacts after winning record 7th Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi took to Instagram to express his joy at winning his 7th Ballon d'Or. The Argentine beat out the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to secure his record-extending award.

Robert Lewandowski reacts to Lionel Messi's 7th Ballon d'Or win

Robert Lewandowski has congratulated Lionel Messi on winning his seventh Ballon d'Or award. The Bayern Munich star also tipped his hat to Alexia Putellas, the winner of the women's Ballon d'Or award, as well as all other nominated players.

Ronaldo's response to France Football editor Ferre's claim: He lied

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the truth behind a controversial claim regarding his rivalry with Lionel Messi put forward by Pascal Ferre.

"You deserved it" - Messi says it was an honor to compete with Lewandowski

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi picked up his record seventh Ballon d'Or in a stunning ceremony in France moments earlier. After getting his hands on the prized accolade, the Argentine great was quick to acknowledge Robert Lewandowski, who finished second in the Ballon d'Or rankings after missing out on the prize last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"He deserves it" – Francesco Totti picks his 2021 Ballon d'Or winner

The race for the 2021 Ballon d'Or award is almost over, with French magazine France Football set to announce the winner of the accolade tonight.

In-Depth

What's the difference between Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best awards?

Following a split between FIFA and French publication France Football in 2016, we now have two major individual award ceremonies each year, the Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best.

2021 Ballon d'Or: how does the voting process work?

For the first time since 2019, France Football is to honour the calendar year's outstanding men's and women's footballers at its awards gala in Paris on Monday

Fixture of the Day

Serie A

Sportiva Salernitana vs Juventus 2021/11/30 19:30 UTC