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![Real Madrid's jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring against Osasuna in LaLiga in October 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9gXQfyWzbjS9c6tMUkUTt-320-80.jpg)
Jude Bellingham on potential Kylian Mbappe rivalry as Real Madrid set to dominate Ballon d'Or running
By Steven Chicken published
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has spoken about the prospect of playing alongside French superstar Kylian Mbappe
![General view of the Ballon d'Or trophy in 2008.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KE84yZkxUGUCvvGyg5Fyfa-320-80.jpg)
Quiz! Can you name every Ballon d'Or top 10 since 2000?
By Mark White published
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
![Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Balaidos on August 25, 2023 in Vigo, Spain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z4bhHEETLkv5HpkcdaHbdW-320-80.jpg)
Quiz! Can you name every player since 2008 with just ONE Ballon d'Or nomination?
By Mark White published
Quiz! Not everyone can be Messi or Ronaldo, can they?
![Ballon d'Or 2024 power rankings: Jude Bellingham is the bookies' favourite to win first award](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ydQ7Rxxv85Gw4wAQRM7x7E-320-80.jpg)
Ballon d'Or 2024 power rankings: Jude Bellingham set for first BDO win, say bookies
By Mark White published
BDO The Ballon d'Or 2024 power rankings are here, with Jude Bellingham leading the race ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe
![Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr, December 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vdVkNxwReUtdZJuhPfbeHK-320-80.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Ballon d'Or snub in criticism of major awards
By Tom Hancock published
In his latest controversial outburst, Ronaldo appeared to suggest that he had been overlooked for the game's top honours
![In the mag: Harry Kane exclusive interview! Chris Waddle! Jude Bellingham! PLUS Gretna's rise and fall! San Marino's England goal and MORE](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T7VBtm9XHedkThAkjZt6t6-320-80.png)
In the mag: Harry Kane exclusive interview! Chris Waddle! Jude Bellingham! PLUS Gretna's rise and fall! San Marino's England goal and MORE
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday 16 November
![Diego Maradona and Michel Platiini poses before a Napoli-Juventus match in the 1986/87 season.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tTZTHn3gEnLDMmvEVgzeMP-320-80.jpg)
The best midfielders of the 1980s
By Ben Hayward published
It was a memorable decade for football and creative players in particular, but which ones stood out the most?
![Cristiano Ronaldo (7) of Al-Nassr in action during Saudi Arabia King's Cup football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq at Al-Awwal Park, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31, 2023. (Photo by Mohammed Saad/Anadolu via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ZxTCE4h3SwHe67JRhiC6d-320-80.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to scathing taunts in Saudi Arabia - before heated argument with Jordan Henderson
By Ryan Dabbs published
Cristiano Ronaldo let his emotions get the better of himself on Tuesday night while playing for Al-Nassr
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