Ballon d'Or vs FIFA's The Best awards: Explaining the differences
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The greatest football players and coaches in the world currently have two opportunities every year to scoop coveted individual honours thanks to the Ballon d'Or and FIFA's The Best awards. The Sporting News explains how they're different.
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Ballon d'Or, FIFA The Best awards: what's the difference between
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What's the difference between Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best awards
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Ballon d'Or vs FIFA's The Best awards: Explaining the differences