Matthias Sammer: The Ballon d'Or Superstar from East Germany and His Struggle Against Fate
Matthias Sammer's journey through the world of football is a testament to the extraordinary interplay between talent, environment, and personal struggle. Born in 1967 in Dresden, East Germany, ...
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What Rodri, Vinicius and Bellingham have said about winning this year’s Ballon d’Or
Other than Luka Modric, the last time a holding midfielder won the Ballon d’Or was way back in 1996 when German midfielder ...
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Ronaldo Nazário names six players who never won the Ballon d’Or but should have done
Ronaldo Nazário, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, is uniquely positioned to comment on those who were overlooked. He himself ...
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A defensive midfielder winning the Ballon d’Or? Why Rodri’s win would be a historic moment
Franz Beckenbauer and Matthias Sammer, who were converted into sweepers. But there has never been a defensive midfielder. The Ballon d’Or is almost seven decades old and Rodri, the man who ...
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Cannavaro claims Ballon d'Or
Experienced centre half Cannavaro has claimed the coveted Ballon d'Or award after captaining Italy ... German duo Franz Beckenbauer and Matthias Sammer. "Of course I will bring this trophy back ...