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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.

To celebrate Zinedine Zidane’s 54th birthday this week, we look back at his two defining World Cup final moments, the first confirming his genius, the other a forgiven fall from grace.

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.