Ballon d'Or Snubs That Shocked the Game | MLS News

The Ballon dOr nominees dropped and the soccer world is talking — with big names missing despite stellar seasons. PSG dominates with ten spots thanks to their Champions League run, while Spanish stars shine from World Cup glory. Messi gets a nod for leading Argentina to another final. But where’s Ronaldo? He led Al Nassr to a title with 28 goals yet didn’t make the cut — his last serious shot at this award feels like ancient history. Pedri, Barcelona’s midfield maestro who helped win La Liga and the Super Cup, also got snubbed despite being widely regarded as elite — fitness dips aside, his exclusion baffles fans. And shockingly, not a single goalkeeper made the list — David Raya, Arsenal’s Golden Glove winner with 19 clean sheets and key to their Champions League run, is especially stung. It’s clear: sometimes raw talent and stats don’t guarantee a nomination — the criteria remain a mystery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3028ebb1ccc7573