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The glitz and the glamour of the Ballon d'Or ceremony is something to behold.
Famous faces from the world of football and beyond descend on the awards show every year to see the best footballer in the world crowned and presented with the famous trophy.
In just 15 minutes we want you to list the top 10 players in the Ballon d'Or rankings for every year since 2000. A few of them will be easier than others, and of course some names pop up quiet regularly... we won't spoil who, but it won't take much thinking however!
We've helpfully provided you with each player's nation and where they played in each year of the awards ceremony.
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The game moves fast all right – and we're moving on from the noughties to challenges that will test you on speed, Swedes, and a memory for the grandest cathedrals of the sport. To see if you can handle the pressure of the big stage, we've got more – courtesy of Kwizly.
We are beginning with a race against the clock and a definitive audit of the English top flight. We want you to prove your elite credentials by naming every single Champions League winner in order... in just four minutes, a task that rewards those who can recall the continental dynasties without hesitation. Once you’ve conquered Europe, it’s time to head home and name every team to have ever played in the Premier League. It is a rigorous test of longevity and historical depth that separates the genuine historians from those who only follow the current top four.
If your expertise extends to the global impact on the English game or the massive architecture of the continent, we have two formidable hurdles waiting in the tunnel. You can dive into the archives of the Blagult and name the 20 Swedish players with the most Premier League appearances, or widen your scope to the most imposing venues on the map by naming every football stadium in Europe with a capacity over 40,000. From the clinical efficiency of Scandinavian exports to the sheer scale of Europe’s greatest arenas, let’s see if your footballing IQ is truly world-class.
To decompress after that high-intensity data session, settle into a comfortable spot for FourFourTwo’s Weekend Crossword 50, our special anniversary edition featuring icons, monarchs, and all-timers. To keep your tactical knowledge sharp, subscribe to our newsletter for a daily afternoon briefing of hand-picked trivia. For the ultimate fan experience, make sure to join The Club: our free membership portal where you can unlock secret hints for the most stubborn quizzes, track your rise up our global leaderboards and join the tactical debate in the comments section.
