Which countries and players have won the most Ballon d’Or awards?
Argentina's Lionel Messi has won all of his country's eight prizes, while Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has won five.
World
aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Egypt’s Hassan and Zico suspended over FIFA World Cup refereeing criticism
FIFA punishes Egypt's head coach, forward and team manager for their comments after their World Cup loss to Argentina.
Sport
aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
Iran war tilts balance of global oil power towards Americas
Countries from Canada to Argentina have seen surge in investment and production as buyers rush to replace supply lost to Hormuz disruption
Finance
ft.com
20.10.2026
The Night Is Fading Away review – hypnotic homage to cinema as a force for public good
A local cinema becomes a refuge after Javier Milei’s election ushers in an era of far-right conservatism in ArgentinaCinema halls – or dream palaces, as they’re affectionately called – offer a retreat
Culture
theguardian.com
19.10.2026
Neto brace fires Chelsea past Everton but Martinez head injury mars win
Argentinian international taken to hospital for precautionary tests after head clash with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
World
aljazeera.com
17.10.2026
El Niño rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming
Rivers swollen by El Niño rains have flooded parts of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, driving thousands of people from their homes
World
abcnews.com
17.10.2026
The England keeper set to face his dad at a World Cup
Colin Gordon will be coaching Argentina at the World Cup, while son Chris will be playing for England.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
16.10.2026
Argentine students protest on campus over Milei’s austerity
Judge fines the government for failing to fund universities as protests over Milei's cuts turn violent.
World
aljazeera.com
16.10.2026
The hidden costs of fracking: boom in Argentina linked to trail of sickness
Families in Vaca Muerta, the centre of Patagonia’s shale operation, report cancers, miscarriages and pollutionIn Allen, a small town in Argentine Patagonia, many people living on the same street ended
Finance
theguardian.com
15.10.2026
Man United’s Martinez takes to social media to defend his criticism of club
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez follows up criticism of his club with social media explanation of frustration.
World
aljazeera.com
15.10.2026
Argentina’s Milei backs Trump for US midterms, calls vote crucial for West
The US President's ally says conservatives “cannot give an inch” in Latin America as he accepts an award in Washington.
World
aljazeera.com
15.10.2026
Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt after public outburst
Lisandro Martinez's Manchester United future has been called into question following his extraordinary criticism of the club's bosses, and there are real doubts about whether the Argentine defender's
Sport
skysports.com
14.10.2026
Lisandro Martinez just said what every Man United fan is thinking after embarrassing UCL loss at Atletico
United lost 2-0 at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, and their Argentine defender did not hold back as their horrible start to the season continues
Sport
cbssports.com
14.10.2026
Baku Tango Marathon to unite tango lovers from nine countries
Baku will host the international Argentine tango festival Baku Tango Marathon 2026 from October 8 to 12.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
08.10.2026
Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi
Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said it was an ‘emotional day’ as Lionel Messi ends his international career.
World
aljazeera.com
07.10.2026
Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears
Messi scored a goal and created two others as Argentina bid farewell to its most decorated footballer with a 3-0 win.
World
aljazeera.com
07.10.2026
Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.
World
aljazeera.com
07.10.2026
Fans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match
Thousands of Argentina fans poured into Buenos Aires’ Monumental stadium ahead of Lionel Messi’s final match.
World
aljazeera.com
07.10.2026
The small African nation ready for Messi's big night
Benin are about to have their own moment in the limelight as they visit Argentina for Lionel Messi's final game.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
06.10.2026
Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
Sport
bbc.co.uk
06.10.2026