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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 07: Lionel Messi of Argentina receives the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 trophy on January 7, 2013 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

The bizarre rise of the Ballon d'Or: How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo made it what it is - and why Kylian Mbappe may NEVER win one

By Steven Chicken published

Time was that the Ballon d'Or was a footnote for football nerds; for many fans now, it is the be-all and end-all

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How to watch the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony

By Steven Chicken published

Two Ballons d'Or will be handed out - one for the men, one for the women - with Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vinicius Jr and Aitana Bonmati among the contenders

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez MLS

MLS play-offs: Explained

By James Ridge published

The MLS Cup play-offs are here! FourFourTwo breaks down everything you need to know about them

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DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the 1st goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Nassr at Al Ettifaq Stadium on September 20, 2024 in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play at the 2025 Club World Cup?

By Steven Chicken published

Lionel Messi looks set to be there after Inter Miami's place at the revamped and expanded summer tournament was confirmed, but what about his great rival?

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts prior to a game against the Orlando City SC at Chase Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

MLS fans unhappy as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 'set to be confirmed' for 2025 Club World Cup

By Steven Chicken published

Inter Miami have ensured they will finish this season top of the MLS table, leading to reports they are set to be confirmed for the Club World Cup

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Odds, nominees and everything we know

By Mark White published

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi during their La Liga days

The lost generation of the Ballon d'Or: Will a 90s-born player ever win the award?

By Joe Mewis published

The 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or has thrown up a potential quirk

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Manchester United holds off the challenge of Gianluca Zambrotta (C) and Lionel Messi (L) of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final, first leg match between Barcelona and Manchester United at the Camp Nou stadium on April 23, 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

'When Messi played out wide, he was easy to catch - I never had any issues playing against him': Manchester United legend opens up on playing against Argentine great

By Ryan Dabbs published

Lionel Messi didn't have it all his own way in early meetings with Manchester United - as one legend describes

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Lionel Messi embraces now Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after scoring Barcelona's third goal in a 4-0 win over Espanyol in May 2012.

Manchester City talks to sign Lionel Messi revealed, following Pep Guardiola conversation bombshell

By James Ridge published

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's chat with Lionel Messi has been shared

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Angel Di Maria of Argentina reacts during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Angel Di Maria ditches Argentina return plans after terrifying pig's head death threat against his daughter

By Steven Chicken published

The veteran winger had intended to finish his career with hometown club Rosario Central, where he started his career

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