Josepmir Ballon

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.

Vinícius Júnior’s fight against racism is already changing the rules of football. Find out the story behind the Vini Jr. Law and the impact it is already beginning to have on the sport.

With multiple Ballon d’Or Féminin nominees and a two-time winner now in their ranks, London City are a club going places. This is despite existing for a mere seven years….

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.

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

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.