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He shone at the World Cup and is now on Manchester City’s radar as a potential replacement for Rodri. Here’s a look at the player tipped to take the Spaniard’s place.

The Ballon d'Or ceremony is fast approaching, and with it, the questions we all ask ourselves. Among them: what does it take to win the ultimate trophy? Here are all the answers.

After weeks of rumours and offers, the Brazilian winger has made a final decision on his professional future and confirmed which team he will play for in the 2026–27 season.

The Bayern and Germany star is admired for his versatility, along with an in-game intelligence that facilitates it. But that wasn’t always so. It took the shrewd eye of a genius to see something more…

Following a glorious spell at Liverpool, the ‘Pharaoh’ has arrived in Turkish football with a clear mission. Find out what his goals are at Trabzonspor.

When it comes to winning the ‘Ballon d'Or’, football fans often discuss what factors lead to a player being named the world’s best at the end of a season.

Franco Baresi’s funeral on Tuesday saw Ballon d’Or royalty and a cast of thousands pay their final respects to a true great…

We take a look at which teams have provided the most players for the men’s ‘Ballon d'Or’ shortlists since the competition began.

Four-time Ballon d’Or nominee Sadio Mane has travelled an extraordinary journey to the top, encompassing poverty, an unwavering belief, and ultimately philanthropy.

We take a look at what the stars who shone at the ‘Ballon d'Or’ gala are up to now, and at their standout moments at the awards ceremony.

Giants standing 2.00m tall and star players just 1.60m tall have both lifted the trophy at a ‘Ballon d'Or’ ceremony. But is there an ideal height for winning football’s top individual award?

Discover the story of the young Moroccan player who dazzled at the World Cup and is now a candidate to replace Rodri at Manchester City.

An iconic figure at AC Milan, the legendary Italian defender has passed away at the age of 66 following a private battle with illness. We look back at his life and illustrious career.

Discover the family pact that shaped Rodri Hernández’s life. From a student living in a university hall of residence to the social-media-free midfielder who won the World Cup and the ‘Ballon d'Or’.

Displaying remarkable durability, Lionel Messi was 39 years and 26 days old when he made his third World Cup final appearance earlier this month. A decade ago such a feat seemed impossible.

Sports psychology is solely only used to build mental toughness but also propagate surety in thought. To help young players stay true to their destinies.

One of only a handful of South Korean footballers to be nominated for a Ballon d’Or award, Kang-in Lee is used to meeting challenges head-on. This though could be his biggest to date…

The Kopa Trophy honours the ten finest young talents around. But how many of them subsequently advance to a Ballon d’Or nomination? The answer may be fewer than you think…

Discover the more human side of Lamine Yamal: his grandmother’s journey from Morocco, the hardships of his childhood and the sacrifices made by his family that propelled the young man to the very top of the football world.

Winning the ‘Ballon d'Or’ requires talent, intelligence and leadership. But are these qualities alone enough to make great managers? We’ve brought together the award winners who went on to pursue careers as managers to find out who built the greatest legacies on the touchline.