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Ballon d'Or cancelled for the first time since 1956 amid coronavirus disrupted football seasons

Instead of the Ballon d'Or, the magazine's jury of 180 will elect history's best team from a shortlist of five players in each position. The star-studded lineup will be known sometime in autumn.

Ballon d'Or organisers introduce The Yashin Trophy, a separate award for goalkeepers

The Ballon d'Or for best male player was first awarded in 1956, to Stanley Matthews. It is voted on by journalists. Last year, an award for best female player was added. It was won by Norway's Ada Hegerberg.

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe's winner against Toulouse helps Paris Saint-Germain stay 20 points clear of second-placed Lille

Mbappe crashed home his 27th league goal of the season, his seventh in as many league games, with 16 minutes left as he continues to shine in the absence of the injured duo Neymar and Edinson Cavani.

Ligue 1: Mario Balotelli scores on debut but Marseille crisis deepens with Lille defeat, exploding fireworks and striking fans

Marseille's slide continued with a 2-1 home loss to Lille in a match that started with a fan protest, was interrupted for more than 30 minutes after a firework exploded on the touchline and also saw a red card and a Mario Balotelli goal on his debut.

Ada Hegerberg being asked to twerk after winning Women’s Ballon d’Or lays bare football's pervasive misogyny

The sheer lack of respect towards Ada Hegerberg on a day she made history only goes to the show how common it is at other levels and events of women’s football.

Luka Modric wins 2018 Ballon d'Or to end Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's duopoly; Ada Hegerberg wins women's award

Modric was crowned after an outstanding year in which he starred in the Real side that retained the Champions League before helping his country to the final of the World Cup.

France Football announce creation of new Ballon d'Or awards for female footballers, under-21 players

France Football have announced that the Ballon d'Or awards will see two new awards added to their roster, with a prize for female footballers and young footballer.

International friendlies: Paul Pogba misses France's training session to receive treatment for injuries

Paul Pogba, his United teammate Anthony Martial and Marseille winger Florian Thauvin were victims of "little knocks", according to French officials.

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi, Neymar to claim record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or award

Ronaldo, who also won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award in October, added the 2017 Ballon d'Or to his previous wins in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2016.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar lead 30-man shortlist of Ballon d'Or nominees

Cristiano Ronaldo is attempting to match Lionel Messi's record by winning the prize for a fifth time after his starring role in Real Madrid's La Liga and Champions League double.