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Which Brazilian clubs have had the most nominees for the ‘Ballon d’Or’? Check out the full ranking of the country’s 12 biggest clubs.

The 2026–27 Champions League will feature 66 players who were nominated for the Ballon d'Or. Discover the full list, team by team.

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?

We analyse historical data to determine whether a goalkeeper can realistically hope to win the ‘Ballon d'Or’. What are the odds? Is it a pipe dream or a reality?

Goals are usually the most memorable moments of a World Cup, but no team gets very far without a great goalkeeper. At the 2026 tournament, several nominees and winners of the Yashin Trophy defended their national teams and put in decisive performances. But who was the best performer throughout the tournament?

Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup features stories that extend beyond the country’s borders. Among them is that of Raphinha, a nominee for the ‘Ballon d’Or’ award, and that of three other players who have previously had the opportunity to represent other national teams.