Ballon d'Or 2021 full results: the final rankings

By Conor Pope
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The Ballon d'Or 2021 full results have been revealed, as Lionel Messi clinches his seventh award

Ballon d'Or 2021 full results
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The Ballon d'Or 2021 full results have been revealed in Paris, with Lionel Messi holding off the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema and Jorginho to secure the title of best men's footballer in the world.

A shortlist of 30 players was drawn up, with votes cast by football experts across the globe.

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Conor Pope
Conor Pope
Online Editor

Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.

He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows.