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Rio Ferdinand names the two players who deserved to win the Ballon d'Or but never did

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Updated 13:38 24 Apr 2025 GMT+1Published 12:14 24 Apr 2025 GMT+1

Rio Ferdinand names the two players who deserved to win the Ballon d'Or but never did

The former Manchester United centre-back thinks two players deserved to win football's most coveted individual accolade.

Luke Davies

Luke Davies

Featured Image Credit: Rio Ferdinand Presents

Topics: Rio Ferdinand, Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Thierry Henry, Football

Luke Davies
Luke Davies

Journalist with expertise covering football - both in England and abroad - as well as combat sports.

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