Ronaldo nominated for Ballon dâOr despite rape allegations
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is fighting rape allegations, has been included in the 30-man list for the Ballon d'Or 2018 award. Eight players from Ronaldo's former club Real Madrid have been named in the list alongside three Barcelona players, including Lionel Messi. Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby have been nominated for the inaugural Women's Ballon d'Or award.