FIFA's 'World Player of the Year' to merge with 'Ballon d'Or' award
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There will be no disputing who is the world's best footballer starting next year, now that FIFA has agreed to combine its World Player of the Year prize with the prestigious Ballon d'Or awarded by French…
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