In a shocking turn of events, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have not been nominated for the Ballon d’Or award for the first time since 2003.
This marks the end of an era, as the two football superstars have dominated the award for nearly two decades.
The snub has sent shockwaves through the football world, leaving fans and pundits alike wondering if this signals a changing of the guard in the sport.
