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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

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...

'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

NEW ISSUE: Rodri exclusive PLUS Emma Hayes, Sven, Sharpe, Skrtel, Savage, Watkins, the world’s best players and Keown answers your questions!
By Gregg Davies published
Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday 5 December

Rodri to be named Ballon d'Or 2024 winner in shock twist: reports
By Mark White published
Manchester City star Rodri is to scoop the Ballon d'Or 2024, following widespread reports that Vinicius Jr is to be snubbed at the last minute
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