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'I don’t know why the Ballon d'Or was cancelled. Maybe some years later I’ll understand what the reason was. For now, I don’t have the answer': Robert Lewandowski reflects on missing out on prestigious award in 2020
By Ryan Dabbs published
Robert Lewandowski still doesn't quite understand why he was denied the opportunity to win the Ballon d'Or in 2020

Quiz! Can you name every Ballon d'Or top three from 2007 to 2023 - without Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
By Matthew Holt published
Quiz! We want to test how well you can remember former Ballon d'Or nominees!

Ballon d’Or 2025 power rankings: Vinicius Jr in line for another strop as Mohamed Salah edges ahead as favourite
By Steven Chicken last updated
The Ballon d'Or 2025 power rankings have a new man at the top and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr won't be happy about it

Ballon d'Or winner to retire at end of season, with next venture already agreed upon: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Ballon d'Or winners include Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema in recent times, and one is considering retirement...

Quiz! Can you name every Ballon d'Or top 10 since 2000?
By Mark White last updated
Quiz! Some of the greatest players of all time have picked up the Golden Ball over the years - we want you to tell us who's done it in the 21st Century

'Did I sleep with the Ballon d’Or? Kind of... my mum has been inviting everyone to the house, and putting it all over the place!’ Manchester City’s Rodri lifts the lid on life as the best player in the world
By Chris Flanagan published
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder explains what it's been like since winning the prestigious award

'I want to be back on the field this season – winning the Ballon d'Or was like a bottle of oxygen for my rehab' Manchester City star Rodri explains why his award came at the perfect time
By Chris Flanagan published
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder reveals when he's targeting returning to action

‘It was so clear the other guy was winning the Ballon d’Or, so I didn’t expect much, but I thought “It’s a vote, you never know.” Afterwards, friends texted me and said football won’ Rodri speaks out on pipping Vinicius to football's biggest award
By Chris Flanagan published
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder explains why he never gave up hope of triumphing
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