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      Major change made to Ballon d’Or awards but fans still convinced winner of top prize has been leaked

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      THE Ballon d’Or awards ceremony will undergo a major change this year that could add some suspense to the occasion.There could be a new winner this year as neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated for the award.Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham are amongst the favourite to win the Ballon d’OrCredit: GettyThe awards ceremony will take place on October 28 where the Ballon d’Or and Ballon d’Or Feminin winners being announced, along with the Kopa Trophy and Yashin Trophy winners.Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy last year as he was recognised as the best young player in the world, and he is now one of the favourites for the top gong.And in a major change to the ceremony the Ballon d’Or winner will not be informed of their prize before the night gets underway.In previous years France Football have held interviews with the winner prior to their name being announced on stage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to The Athletic reporter Mario Cortegana that interview will no longer take place which should add a layer of suspense to the evening.However it has been claimed the winner has already been leaked and the victor informed of their prize.Spanish outlet Marca, who have leaked previous winners, reported the news suggesting “all roads lead to Vinicius Jr”.Real Madrid star Vinicius is a Ballon d’Or favourite after producing 24 goals and 11 assists last season, including a goal in the Champions League final.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBallon d’Or winnersHere are the winners of the previous ten Ballon d’Or awards:2023 – Lionel Messi2022 – Karim Benzema2021 – Lionel Messi2019 – Lionel Messi2018 – Luka Modric2017 – Cristiano Ronaldo2016 – Cristiano Ronaldo2015 – Lionel Messi2014 -2013 – His team-mate Bellingham has also be tipped to win it after a very successful debut campaign at the Bernabeu.He also helped England reach the Euro 2024 final where they lost to Spain, whose talisman Rodri is also a contender to win the Ballon d’Or.Five of his England team-mates are also on the 30-man shortlist – Captain Harry Kane, midfielders Phil Foden and Declan Rice, and forwards Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer.The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Paris on 28 October.Flooded pitch causes chaos in Argentina’s draw with Venezuela as Lionel Messi rants about ‘ugly’ match More

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      Ballon d’Or winner ‘already knows he is getting award’ with plans to celebrate achievement ‘already in place’

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      VINICIUS JUNIOR already knows he is being crowned this year’s Ballon d’Or winner, according to reports in Spain.The Real Madrid and Brazil star, enjoyed a sensational 2023/24 season as he scored 24 goals and assisted 11 en route to LaLiga and Champions League glory.Vinicius Junior looks set to win the Ballon d’Or next monthCredit: AlamyHe would become the fourth Real Madrid player to collect the award in the last even yearsCredit: AFPManchester City’s Rodri and Vinicius’ Real Madrid team-mate Jude Bellingham have been mooted as potential winners of the Ballon d’Or.But according to Marca, Vinicius has been informed he will collect the prize at the ceremony on October 28.And it is understood there are plans to dedicate Madrid’s Nike store to Vinicius with an image of him on display and a gold theme throughout the shop.If triumphant, the Brazilian would become the fourth different Real Madrid player to win the award in the last seven years.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe would join an elite club that also includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema.Lionel Messi is the only non-Real Madrid player in the last 15 years to have won the Ballon d’Or – having collected it on a record EIGHT occasions between 2009 and 2023.Including the now retired Toni Kroos, who hung up his boots as a Real Madrid player at the end of last season, Vinicius is one of six Los Blancos stars on the 30-player shortlist for the men’s award.Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger and Fede Valverde were also recognised after securing the club’s 15th European crown.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Ballon d’Or nominees for this year’s awardJournalists from Fifa’s top 100-ranked member nations vote to determine the winner.Vinicius spoke last month about the Brazilian legends that have inspired him to win the Ballon d’Or.Humiliating moment Ballon d’Or favourite Vinicius Jr is sat down by teen in futsal leaving Real Madrid star on his bum He told ESPN: “I have Kaka as an example, I have Ronaldo [Nazario] who won the award twice, I have Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, a lot of Brazilian players who have won the Ballon d’Or.”But without a doubt, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho are the ones I’m closest with, who tell me every day that I have to win the Ballon d’Or.”I was with Ronaldo just now when I was in Ibiza and trained at his house and he told me: ‘Train here a few more days, so you are closer to the Ballon d’Or.'”They are players who did incredible things and to be able to compete for the Ballon d’Or and to win an award that they won, that would be something really incredible.” More

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      Karim Benzema shows off incredible Ballon d’Or watch after responding to Ronaldo snub as he’s tipped for career change

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      KARIM BENZEMA showed off an incredible Ballon d’Or watch after responding to Cristiano Ronaldo’s claim Kylian Mbappe is better than him.Real Madrid legend Benzema, 36, scored 354 goals in 648 appearances across a 14-year career for the Spanish giants.Karim Benzema posed in front of supercars in his latest social media videoCredit: InstagramThe Real Madrid legend could be seen in a variety of outfitsCredit: InstagramHe also wore a Ballon d’Or style watchCredit: InstagramIt comes after Benzema responded to former team-mate Cristiano RonaldoCredit: InstagramHe joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad last year, less than 12 months after capping a sensational season by winning the Ballon d’Or.Yet his near decade-long partnership with Ronaldo at Real Madrid did not stop the Portugal forward from picking Mbappe ahead of Benzema in a recent YouTube video.Benzema responded by sharing a photo of the Ballon d’Or trophy on his Instagram story.Now he has posted a video on social media of him walking around a number of flash supercars.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlongside the clip, he posted the short caption: “Daddy 🇩🇿.”It is cut with footage of him training on the pitch and in the gym, but it is his watch that is the most eye-catching image.It includes a golden ball engraved into it which is in honour of him being a Ballon d’Or winner.Meanwhile, his acting in the video, which sees him smouldering at the camera, was praised by fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBenzema shared this image of his Ballon d’Or after Ronaldo picked Kylian Mbappe over himCredit: InstagramBenzema and Ronaldo spent nine years as Real Madrid team-matesCredit: EPAOne social media user tipped him to become an actor after he hangs up his boots, saying: “Big Benz could really cut it as an actor when he retires from football.”While another added: “It doesn’t get any colder I’m afraid.”Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveA third replied: “Best video I’ve seen in a while.”And a fourth responded: “Benzema is unmatched.”Benzema, who returned to Real Madrid for rehab on an injury in the summer, has started both of Al-Ittihad’s Saudi Pro League games at the start of the new season, scoring one goal.His side sit third in the table with maximum points, behind pace setters Al-Hilal on goal difference. More

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      When is the Ballon d’Or 2024 winner announced? Date, FREE stream, TV, nominees as Jude Bellingham eyes prestigious prize

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      EVERY footballer dreams of helping their club win trophies – but lifting the Ballon d’Or is the one individual award that tops all.Lionel Messi picked up his eighth gong last year after leading Argentina to their first World Cup title win since 1986 during the 2022 competition.Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d’Or last yearCredit: APHowever, it was seen as a controversial decision due to Messi’s underwhelming season at club level compared to Erling Haaland who fired Manchester City to an incredible Treble.Organisers are set to have an even tougher task in choosing the winners this time round with the likes of Real Madrid duo Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr having outstanding seasons for their club.Also, there a massive shouts for Rodri to get his hands on the after playing a vital role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph.Either way, SunSport has all the information on when the Ballon d’Or 2024 winner will be announced.Read more on Ballon d’OrAnd you can keep scrolling to find out.When is the Ballon d’Or 2024 winner announced?The Ballon d’Or 2024 winner will be announced on Monday, October 28.It is scheduled to get underway at 7pm GMT, 2pm ET and 8pm local time.Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France is the allocated arena for this huge ceremony and it can host approximately 2,500 spectators.Where can I watch the Ballon d’Or 2024 for FREE?The Ballon d’Or 2024 awards ceremony will be streamed live for FREE on L’Equipe’s YouTube channel.What are the Ballon d’Or 2024 nominees?Below are the 30 players who have been nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or.Most read in FootballJude Bellingham (England and Real Madrid)Ruben Dias (Portugal and Manchester City)Phil Foden (England and Manchester City)Federico Valverde (Uruguay and Real Madrid)Emiliano Martinez (Argentina and Aston Villa)Erling Haaland (Norway and Manchester City)Nico Williams (Spain and Athletic Bilbao)Granit Xhaka (Switzerland and Bayer Leverkusen)Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine and Roma)Toni Kroos (former Germany and Real Madrid)Vinicius Jr (Brazil and Real Madrid)Dani Olmo (Spain and Barcelona)Florian Wirtz (Germany and Bayer Leverkusen)Martin Odegaard (Norway and Arsenal)Mats Hummels (Germany, free agent)Rodri (Spain and Manchester City)Harry Kane (England and Bayern Munich)Declan Rice (England and Arsenal)Vitinha (Portugal and Paris St-Germain)Cole Palmer (England and Chelsea)Dani Carvajal (Spain and Real Madrid)Lamine Yamal (Spain and Barcelona)Bukayo Saka (England and Arsenal)Hakan Calhanoglu (Turkey and Inter Milan)William Saliba (France and Arsenal)Kylian Mbappe (France and Real Madrid)Lautaro Martinez (Argentina and Inter Milan)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria and Atalanta)Antonio Rudiger (Germany and Real Madrid)Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain and Bayer Leverkusen)What has been said?Real Madrid star Rodrygo is not happy with the nominations despite seeing his teammates selected to potentially win the Ballon d’Or.Rodrygo told ESPN regarding his snub: “I was upset, I think I deserved it. I don’t want to belittle the players who are there, but I think I had a place in the 30. It was a surprise… But there’s not much I can do, I’m not the one who decides these things.”Who has won the most Ballon d’Ors?Here is a list of all the multiple-time Ballon d’Or winners:Lionel Messi – 8: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023Cristiano Ronaldo – 5: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017Michel Platini – 3: 1983, 1984, 1985Johan Cruyff – 3: 1971, 1971, 1974Marco van Basten – 3: 1988, 1989, 1992Franz Beckenbauer – 2: 1972, 1976Ronaldo – 2: 1997, 2002Alfredo Di Stefano – 2: 1957, 1959Kevin Keegan – 2: 1978, 1979Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – 2: 1980, 1981 More

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      Former Charlton and Everton star on Ballon d’Or shortlist as full list of 30 players revealed

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      FORMER Charlton and Everton winger Ademola Lookman is among the 30-player shortlist for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or.The Nigeria international, 26, who also had spells at Fulham and Leicester, struggled for any sort of consistency during his time in England.Ademola Lookman has been named on the Ballon d’Or shortlistCredit: GettyThe former Charlton and Fulham man struggled in England but has thrived in ItalyCredit: ReutersVinicius Junior is the favourite to win the awardCredit: ReutersRodri is the other big favourite after a sensational 12 months for club and countryCredit: ReutersBut he has been reinvigorated since joining Serie A side Atalanta in 2023, scoring 32 goals and assisting 18 in 72 games.The most notable of those goals came in last season’s Europa League final when he scored a sensational hat-trick as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to claim the trophy and hand the German champions their only defeat of the campaign.And his breathtaking 12 months has earned him a place on the Ballon d’Or shortlist.He joins superstars such as Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior on the list.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it’s the first time since 2003 that the Ballon d’Or voting will go ahead without one of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the ballot.A third of the 30 names play their club football in the Premier League – Haaland, Ruben Dias, Phil Foden, Emi Martinez, Martin Odegaard, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Rodri, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba.And six of the shortlist are English, with Bellingham, Foden, Palmer, Rice and Saka joined by European Golden Boot and Euro 2024 Golden Boot winner Harry Kane.Bookies have the Ballon d’Or winner as a straight shoot-out between Vinicius and Rodri.Most read in FootballMan City were disappointed that Haaland was not handed the coveted award last year – despite scoring 52 goals in his first season in England.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHere are the 30 nominees for this year’s Ballon d’OrReal Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe has made the listCredit: GettyBayern Munich’s Harry Kane is one of six English players on the 30-man shortlistCredit: RexBukayo Saka has deservedly been includedCredit: RexHe lost out to Lionel Messi as the Barcelona icon picked up the award for an eighth time following Argentina’s World Cup triumph.But Man City fans will be hoping Rodri’s contribution to their fourth successive league title and Spain’s Euros triumph will see him pip Real Madrid’s Vinicius to the honour.Ballon d’Or winner’s son furiously lashes out and PUNCHES opponent in Copa America and issues grovelling apologyThe winner will be announced on October 28 when the Kopa Trophy will also be dished out for the best player under the age of 21.Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho have been nominated for the honour, along with Man City new boy Savinho.Cole Palmer’s sublime first season at Chelsea has also earned him a spotCredit: ReutersWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Champions League winner ‘could be awarded Ballon d’Or FOUR YEARS late’ in never-before-seen move

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI could win the Ballon d’Or FOUR YEARS late – in a move almost as remarkable as his 2019-20 season.Covid restrictions robbed the striker of football’s top individual gong – despite his 55-goal campaign helping Bayern Munich win the Treble.Robert Lewandowski might get an extra gong after helping Bayern win the Treble in 2019-20, including beating PSG in the Champions League finalCredit: GettyInter Miami’s Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or for an eighth time last yearCredit: AFPBayern icon Lewandowski, 35, is still going strong, albeit for BarcelonaCredit: GettyLewandowski, now with Barcelona, is arguably the greatest modern-day men’s star never to have picked up the award.And in 2021, when Lionel Messi picked up the seventh of his record eight Ballons d’Or, the Argentine revealed everyone believed the Polish goal machine had been cruelly denied 12 months earlier.Messi told the ceremony: “Robert, you deserve your Ballon d’Or. Last year, everyone was in agreement to say that you were the big winner of this award.”Now Diario Sport journalist Ivan San Antonio claims France Football are considering handing Lewandowski the gong retrospectively. READ MORE TOP STORIESIt’s understood no final decision has been made over such an unprecedented step.But Lewandowski would reportedly be delighted to get the award – rather than frustrated at missing out when the prestigious occasion was ditched for the first time in 64 years.OneFootball quote the 35-year-old as saying: “If I won the Ballon d’Or four years later, I wouldn’t feel offended. “It would be a great honour and I would accept the award.”Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBALLON D’OR WINNERS THIS CENTURYLIONEL MESSI and Cristiano Ronaldo of course have dominated the men’s award this century – but the last British winner also sneaks into the list.

      2000: Luis Figo (Real Madrid)
      2001: Michael Owen (Liverpool)
      2002: Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
      2003: Pavel Nedved (Juventus)
      2004: Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan)
      2005: Ronaldinho (Barcelona)
      2006: Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid)
      2007: Kaka (Milan)
      2008: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
      2009: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
      2010: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
      2011: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
      2012: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
      2013: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
      2014: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
      2015: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
      2016: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
      2017: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
      2018: Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
      2019: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
      2020: Cancelled because of Covid-19
      2021: Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain)
      2022: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
      2023: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

      Lewandowski’s 2019-20 term has few equals for goalscoring.He failed to net when Bayern completed the Treble with a 1-0 victory over PSG in the Champions League final – the only time he has won that tournament.Ex-Man Utd star HEADBUTTS Robert Lewandowski and then scores own goal as Barcelona suffer epic collapseBut Lewandowski’s 55 goals in all domestic football was 16 more than his nearest rival in Europe’s big five leagues – with 34 strikes coming in his 31 Bundesliga matches.Apart from winning the European Golden Shoe, he was also named Fifa’s Men’s Player of the Year – which only added to the anger from many fans and pundits when the Ballon d’Or awards were cancelled.The 148-cap hero won the German crown eight times in a row and, since joining Barca in 2022, has added one LaLiga title.And apart from his own record-breaking, he stands to become his country’s first ever Ballon d’Or winner – if France Football does opt to roll back the years.ALL-TIME TOP 10 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCORERSROBERT LEWANDOWSKI is third on the all-time list – behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
      But Lewandowski, former Bayern team-mate Thomas Muller and Kylian Mbappe are the only top-tenners still with clubs playing Champions League football.
      140: Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd, Real Madrid, Juventus)129: Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain)94: Robert Lewandowski (Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Barcelona)*90: Karim Benzema (FRA, Lyon, Real Madrid)71: Raul González (ESP, Real Madrid, Schalke)56: Ruud van Nistelrooy (PSV Eindhoven, Man Utd, Real Madrid)54: Thomas Muller (GER, Bayern)*50: Thierry Henry (FRA, Monaco, Arsenal, Barcelona)48: Zlatan Ibrahimović (SWE, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United)48: Kylian Mbappé (FRA, Monaco, Paris)*
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      ‘Stolen’ trophy won by football legend Diego Maradona at ‘Hand of God’ World Cup to ‘sell for millions’ at auction

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      A “STOLEN” trophy won by footballing icon Diego Maradona at the infamous “Hand of God” World Cup is set to go under the hammer.The Argentine star, who died in 2020, was awarded the Golden Ball trophy in 1986 for being the best player at the tournament in Mexico.Diego Maradona was awarded the Golden Ball trophy for being the best player in the 1986 World Cup in MexicoCredit: AFPMaradona holds up his team’s trophy after Argentina’s 3-2 victory over West Germany in the finalCredit: APMaradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal still angers England fansCredit: PopperfotoThe award is expected to sell “for millions” after it resurfaced and will goes up for auction on June 6 with the French company Aguttes.The auction house said it was difficult to give an estimate on just what it would sell for due to its uniqueness, adding that it was a world-first as there has never been any other comparable item.Aguttes house sport expert Francois Thierry said there are lots of stories and legends swirling about the trophy but they had undertaken the necessary checks and even contacted the police.Mr Thierry said: “Used far too often wrongly, the word ‘legend’ fits Diego Maradona perfectly.Read More on Maradona“He is to football what Mohamed Ali is to boxing or Michael Jordan to basketball, an iconic icon who goes far beyond the boundaries of his sport.“He is certainly one of the most human athletes we have ever known, with his strengths and weaknesses.“The golden kid ‘El Pibe de Oro’ also nicknamed ‘the God of football’, is a special case in the history of world football, a raw and instinctive talent, in a career punctuated by strokes of brilliance with both success and excess.“The history of football with a capital H is closely linked to that of Maradona.”Most read in FootballSince the 1982 FIFA World Cup, the Golden Ball has rewarded the best player of the tournament, making it one of the most prestigious individual distinctions in the game.Maradona received the Golden Ball trophy at Lido in Paris on November 13, 1986, as the best player of the World Cup.Match ball from Maradona’s Hand of God goal ‘sells’ for £2MILLION at auction by shameless refWhen it does go up for sale it will be the first time a Golden Ball trophy has been presented at auction.While the Golden Ball changes design at each World Cup, the 1986 trophy uses the designs of the official Adidas ‘Azteca’ ball used for the tournament in Mexico.While many football fans will view the 1986 tournament as a standout, many England fans will remember it for Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goalMr Thierry said: “To say this World Cup had it all would be an understatement: phenomenal goals were scored, and countless world-class talents were on display.“It is also, above all, at this tournament that Diego Maradona really showed the whole world what he could do with his feet, and even with his hands…”On June 22 of that year England took on Argentina in the quarter finals, just four years after the Falklands War.At this tournament Diego Maradona really showed the whole world what he could do with his feet, and even with his handsAguttes sport expert Francois Thierry Maradona infamously outjumped England keeper Peter Shilton to punch his first goal into the net using his raised fist, which he later described as being scored by the “Hand of God”.Just four minutes later though he scored again in a goal which was voted as the “Goal of the Century” in a Fifa poll.Picking the ball up in his own half he then beat five England players before scoring his second goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe trophy is made from a gold copper alloy and is 28 cm tall and weighs approximately 4 kilos.The match ball Maradona punched during his notorious “Hand of God” goal sold for £2million in November 2022.Maradona holds up his trophy alongside West German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher at the awards ceremony in ParisCredit: APMaradona is widely seen as one of the world’s footballing greatsCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal cult hero’s son and nephew of Ballon d’Or winner wakes up unemployed at 27 as he’s released by non-league side

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      THE son of an Arsenal cult hero, whose uncle is also a Ballon d’Or winner, has woken up unemployed after being released by a non-league side.Chris Wreh, 27, has been let go by Hartlepool United following the end of the National League campaign.Chris Wreh has been released on a free transfer by Hartlepool UnitedHis dad is Arsenal cult hero Christopher WrehCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe north-east outfit finished 12th in the table, nine points off the playoff spots.And they have now confirmed the exits of nine players whose contracts have expired, including Wreh.The American forward joined Hartlepool last summer on a free transfer from Southend.But he soon dropped down a division after being loaned to Tamworth in December.READ MORE ON ARSENALWreh helped them secure top spot in the National League North table.And after being released by Hartlepool, a permanent deal could now be on the cards.Wreh certainly has pedigree on his side, with his dad being none other than former Arsenal striker Christopher Wreh.He scored three goals in 28 games while playing for the Gunners between 1997 and 2000.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWreh Sr also starred for Monaco and Birmingham while clocking up 36 games for Liberia.And there’s an even more famous name in the family, with young Wreh’s uncle being Ballon d’Or winner George Weah.I’m a Ballon d’Or winner who spent nine forgettable months in the Premier League – now I’m my country’s presidentWreh’s uncle is Ballon d’Or winner George WeahCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe world-famous forward scored tons of goals at Monaco, PSG and AC Milan.He even had spells in England with Chelsea and Man City.And the highlight of Weah’s career came in 1995 when he won the Ballon d’Or.Can you name the famous fathers? More