The intrigue surrounding the Ballon d’Or has reached feverish heights since 2008, with two names predominantly etching their legacy on this prestigious trophy – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This era started when Ronaldo clinched his first Ballon d’Or in 2008, and the floodgates of a rivalry, unparalleled in its intensity, swung wide open. The … Continue reading Ballon d’Or Clash: 13 Years of Messi – Ronaldo Rivalry