For the second year in a row, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo made the Ballon d'Or shortlist—signaling a true changing of the guard in world soccer.

The 2025 Ballon d'Or award will see a fresh winner for the second consecutive year, with last year's recipient Rodrigo ...

In addition to being one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or, Lamine Yamal has been nominated for another major award—one that neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo ever received.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as 2025 Ballon d’Or Winner Will Break 18-Year Trend Set by Lionel Messi, ...