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The Ballon d’Or was created by journalists, just as the European Cup - today’s Champions League - was, and came into existence in 1956 as an accompaniment to the competition.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Champions League
Fabinho injury a major worry for Jurgen Klopp
Reuters