Highlights

  • Lionel Messi is reportedly set to win his eighth Ballon d'Or award, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
  • The points-based voting system for the Ballon d'Or takes into account performances in the previous domestic season, rather than the calendar year.
  • The usual suspects, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, are right near the top when it comes to the most accumulated Ballon d'Or points.