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The Ballon d’Or is a meaningless trinket (...and what’s going on at Villa?)

The Ballon d’Or is a meaningless trinket (...and what’s going on at Villa?)

Update: 2025-09-23
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Why does everyone get so obsessed with the Ballon d’Or? It’s an individual award in a team sport, it’s not logical to afford it so much importance. It’s like taking the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year seriously. You’re all mad. 



And what’s going on at Aston Villa? They look absolutely awful this season. Jacob Tanswell is on to explain more. 



Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle

Video Editor: Deane Thrussell

Video Producer: Shaun Nickless

Writers’ Room: Chris Smith

Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts, Sophie Manners

Guests: Jacob Tanswell



Check out Jacob's work here: TheAthletic.com




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The Ballon d’Or is a meaningless trinket (...and what’s going on at Villa?)

The Ballon d’Or is a meaningless trinket (...and what’s going on at Villa?)

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