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Test your knowledge of football’s finest talents from the modern era.

It’s time for a football quiz – and the focus is on the Ballon d'Or.

The prestigious Golden Ball, as it is called in English, has become one of the sport’s ultimate honours over the past few decades. Legends of the game have fought for more than just the Champions League and World Cup trophies – they’ve aimed for the recognition of being the world’s best player, as determined by France Football.

With this year’s ceremony taking place tonight in Paris, today’s quiz revisits the Ballon d'Or podiums of the past. Can you name the last 99 players who have finished in the top three over the last 34 years – all within 10 minutes?

Your ability to recall the winners and runners-up of the Ballon d'Or shows your mastery of football’s elite individual performers. But let’s move from the golden trophy to the big money and tactical masterminds. If you’re ready to dive deeper into modern football’s ecosystem, your next challenge awaits, courtesy of Kwizly.

We’ll begin by exploring the immense financial landscape of the sport. How well do you know the stars who commanded record-breaking transfer fees? Try to identify the 20 missing sponsors from these shirts – and then test yourself by naming the 50 biggest-spending managers of all time. This will separate the strategic minds from the financial giants.

Next, take on two challenges of managerial commitment and European endurance. Can you recall Jose Mourinho’s 50 most-used players? And for the ultimate test of continental knowledge, name every club that has reached the Champions League knockout stages since 2000. It’s a remarkable list of European powerhouses.

For a more relaxed pace of football trivia, dive into FourFourTwo’s Weekend Crossword 31, featuring clues about set pieces, AC Milan’s Rossoneri, and British transfer records. It’s the perfect way to unwind while keeping your football brain sharp. And if you’re passionate about trivia, subscribe to the newsletter – the best quizzes delivered straight to your inbox every single day.

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