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Rare talent and expert application of it wins a Ballon d’Or. Yet it’s interesting to note that another factor is a prime consideration…

Cole Palmer scored as Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage, with the 2025 Ballon d'Or nominee among the standout performers in Xabi Alonso's opening Premier League game in charge.

After a decade away from the top flight, Vasco are back in the top division of Brazilian women’s football. In a story that also traces the early days of Marta’s career, the club is looking to turn this promotion into a fresh start for its women’s team.

A year after deciding to stay at Manchester City, Savinho is finally set to join Tottenham. Aged 22, the Brazilian has agreed to a move in search of more opportunities and a more prominent role on the pitch.

The winner of the 2005 ‘Ballon d’Or’ has returned to the limelight following his signing for Ravenna, a club in the Italian third division.

Find out which teams have the most players nominated for the most prestigious individual football award in the world.

Arsenal’s shut-out specialist David Raya has the opportunity to make history this season, in doing so aiding the Gunners’ cause no end.

Did you know that seven winners of the ‘Ballon d'Or’ have represented more than one national team during their careers? From Di Stéfano to Nedvěd, discover the fascinating stories behind these rare cases.

Following the arrival of Rodri Hernández, the Catalan club achieved a record that no other team has managed to match in the entire history of the ‘Ballon d'Or’.

Rodrigo Mora is about to embark on a new chapter in his career. At the age of 19, the young Portuguese player is leaving Porto to join Roma, in a transfer that brings one of European football’s most promising talents to the historic club in the Italian capital.

Pivotal to any team’s success, goalkeepers and defenders have been acclaimed by Ballon d’Or across eight decades. Yet so often they miss out on the biggest prize to headline-making goal-scorers and creatives.

João Cancelo is set to pull on the Barcelona shirt once again. At the age of 32, the Portuguese player is returning to the Catalan club on a permanent basis, leaving Al-Hilal after two previous loan spells at Barça.

Jamie Vardy may be on the verge of embarking on another surprising chapter in his career. At 39, the Englishman is being linked with São Paulo in a potential transfer that would bring one of the biggest names in the Premier League’s recent history to Brazilian football.

With this year’s ceremony on the horizon we revisit the most dramatically close and unequivocal Ballon d’Or races on record.

Raphinha has just achieved a first for Barcelona. At the age of 29, the Brazilian has been named the club’s first captain for the 2026–27 season, becoming the first Brazilian to wear the captain’s armband in Barça’s history.

João Félix has just made history in the Saudi Pro League. Following a standout season with Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player was named the league’s best player and kicked off the new campaign with yet another goal.

Despite receiving offers from other clubs, Rodri Hernández prioritised Barcelona’s playing philosophy. Find out the reasons behind his decision.

After finalizing the signing of Rodri, Barça added its eleventh Ballon d'Or winner to its ranks. Below, we review the list of previous winners who have worn the blaugrana jersey.

We take a look at the seven footballers who went on to win the ‘Ballon d'Or’ immediately after changing clubs.

We analysed the data to find out how long it took football’s greatest legends to reclaim their throne at the ‘Ballon d'Or’. Find out the answer.