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The footballing community was shook this week to hear of Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis.

17 years, 1 month, and 22 days. No one has ever been so precocious in earning their first Ballon d'Or nomination, whether in the women's or men's category. But who holds this record? And what does the Top 5 look like?

With a World Cup to focus on Barcelona’s midfield marvel shut down all speculation regarding his future this week.

For the first time in half a century Haiti are World Cup participants. Here is the extraordinary tale of a team exiled for their own safety hoping to inspire their long-suffering fellow countrymen.

The 26 players selected for the Spanish national team have arrived in the United States to compete in the World Cup. Find out which six players have already made their mark at the Ballon d'Or ceremonies.

Few national teams have arrived at a World Cup surrounded by as much expectation as Brazil did in 2006. Led by Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaká and Adriano, the famous ‘Magic Quartet’ combined talent, trophies and individual prestige to a degree rarely seen in international football. Two decades on, the quartet is still remembered both for the enormous potential they displayed and for the sense that they could have achieved so much more.

Marquinhos has cemented his place at Paris Saint-Germain as one of the greatest icons of the club’s most successful era. As captain and a key figure in the team, the Brazilian centre-back has won numerous titles, broken records for longevity and leadership, and established himself as a central figure in building PSG’s recent dominance in European football.

In an intimate conversation, ‘Fideo’ speaks candidly about his dream of winning the Copa Libertadores, the importance of mental health, his views on the new generation of the Argentina national team, and his golden years in Europe.

The Argentina national team has travelled to the United States to defend their World Cup title. Find out which five players in the squad have previously been nominated for the Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa have made history by being selected for their sixth World Cup. We take a look back at the tournament careers of these three Ballon d'Or legends.

Luis Enrique won his second consecutive Champions League title with PSG last weekend and has now established himself as one of the top five most successful managers in the history of the competition.

Throughout history, a number of players born in Brazil have chosen to represent other national teams in international football – and some of them have reached the very top of the sport. From José Altafini to Jorginho, these are the Brazilians nominated for the Ballon d'Or who have built remarkable careers away from the national team.

In 1995, the men's Ballon d'Or opened up to all nationalities, becoming a truly global award for the first time. Thirty years of nominations later, the numbers tell a fascinating story.

Seventy years ago the inaugural Ballon d’Or went to a celebrated Englishman, admired across the world for his skill and civility. On Monday 26 October, the ceremony returns to where a first champion was crowned.

With this year’s ceremony being held in London on Monday 26 October, one of the global capitals of the beautiful game, we explore the 70-year relationship between English football and the Ballon d’Or.

The winners of the two Ballon d'Or awards, in its 70th edition, will be revealed on Monday 26 October at a ceremony that leaves Paris for London and England.

David Raya is the clean sheet king of the Premier League, racking up the highest number of them for three campaigns running.

From dominating the wing to orchestrating PSG’s attacks. We take a look at the Moroccan full-back’s transformation: a talented player who influences every aspect of the game and dreams of making history for his region.

Bernardo Silva has brought his time at Manchester City to a close after nine seasons, 20 trophies and an emotional farewell, leaving the club as one of the defining figures of the most successful era in the “Sky Blues”’ history.

Frustrated at missing out on a league title, the ‘Striking Viking’ spoke out this week, airing an ominous warning for Arsenal.