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.

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Barcelona's pre-season game against Chelsea in Japan, which saw Antoine Griezmann star in the new checkered shirt.

The Real Madrid youngster finds himself entering his second season after his first campaign in Europe could be defined with a 'Napoleon hat' graph.