Xavi opens up about the years he came close to winning the Ballon d'Or against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona dominated world soccer for much of the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Roma legend, Francesco Totti, has claimed Lionel Messi wouldn’t have won eight Ballon d’Or awards if he spent his entire career with the Serie A side. Totti spent all his 25-year playing career with the Italian club.

Lionel Messi’s spell with PSG was marked by controversy and now it has been revealed that the superstar did not speak to one of his team-mates for three months after he badmouthed Barcelona.

Luis Figo leaving Barcelona was akin to imagining Lionel Messi leaving the club after winning the Ballon d'Or, according to former manager Xavi.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta are among the 15 greatest players to have never won the Ballon d'Or.

Francesco Totti has suggested Lionel Messi wouldn't have won eight Ballon d'Or awards, had he spent his entire career at Roma, like the Italian did.

Former Italy and AC Milan versatile defender, Paolo Maldini, has previously made his pick in the GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the football world for a period spanning over a decadeThe two football veterans have scored hundreds of goals, broke many records, and won countless trophiesFormer Germany superstar Mesut Ozil has decided to settle the endless debate with a 'bizarre' answerFormer Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Özil had a surprising response when asked to pick between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Xavi has stated that he never deserved to win a Ballon d'Or during his career as it was the peak of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ballon d'Or favourite Mo Salah struggled against PSG, so we have looked at the worst match from the last eight winners to see if he still stands a chance.