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Paul Pogba on the verge of moving to a new club: report
By Matthew Holt published
Paul Pogba last played football for Juventus in September 2023

Thierry Henry doesn't believe that Mohamed Salah will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, with the Arsenal legend picking his favourite
By Ryan Dabbs published
Thierry Henry was famously overlooked for the Ballon d'Or during his career, and belives that Mohamed Salah will suffer a similar fate

Ballon d’Or 2025 power rankings: Mohamed Salah surges ahead as Liverpool team-mate comes into the reckoning
By Steven Chicken last updated
The Ballon d'Or 2025 power rankings are taking shape as the 2024/25 campaign approaches the home straight

Ballon d'Or 2025: Odds, nominees and everything we know
By Mark White last updated
The Ballon d'Or 2025 will roll around quicker than you realise - here's everything you need to know about it

'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 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
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