Ballon d'Or debate: Ronaldo vs Messi records and past winners by nation
What happened
The search term "d" is trending in India alongside Ballon d'Or queries. Related headlines discuss Ballon d'Or tallies, with one Goal.com article claiming Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Lionel Messi in the calculations.
When it started
The trend was recorded at 22:50 UTC on 24 October 2026. The sources do not say when the underlying awards or calculations were made.
How it spread
According to a Goal.com headline, the claim comes from calculations of Ballon d'Or results, which also mention Real Madrid and Barcelona. The sources provided do not explain the method or give the figures.
Why it matters
Ballon d'Or rankings are often compared across players and clubs, which drives debate. Other linked articles cover which nations have won the award most often, but their details were not available here.