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All the records Messi smashed in his historic match against Algeria

The Argentine captain put in an unprecedented performance against Algeria. We take a detailed look at all the historic records that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner equalled or broke in just 90 minutes.

Messi, always Messi: 200 matches, a hat-trick and an all-time record

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s victory over Algeria and achieved two incredible milestones in his professional career.

David Trezeguet, in an exclusive interview: "France are the clear favourites to win the World Cup"

David Trezeguet, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, sat down with the ballondor.com team for an in-depth interview: the contenders for the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé’s role, his time with the French national team, and much more.

Kylian Mbappé : "I'm very hard on myself, harder than most people are"

From the importance of family, to his life choices, desires, and superstar status, Kylian Mbappé shares his truths with "L'Équipe Magazine".

Allan Simonsen: In the Footsteps of His Quiet Life in Denmark

The 1977 Ballon d'Or recipient, former Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Barcelona forward Allan Simonsen, has chosen a peaceful existence in Vejle. Here, in western Denmark, his popularity remains as high as ever, despite the passing years.

Igor Belanov: On All Fronts in Ukraine

Crowned the 1986 Ballon d'Or winner while representing the USSR, Igor Belanov now shares his life's greatest trophy with the people of Ukraine. The former striker travels the country, boosting the morale of soldiers and children alike.

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