Only 10 footballers in history have achieved the Iconic Trilogy – winning the Ballon d’Or, the Champions League, and the World Cup. This exclusive list includes legends like Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, and Ousmane Dembélé. They represent the pinnacle of individual brilliance, club dominance, and international success, the ultimate treble in world football.
The first FIFA World Cup in 1930 was hosted and won by Uruguay, just 26 years after FIFA’s formation. Featuring only 13 teams with no qualifiers, it marked the birth of the world’s greatest sporting event. The final saw Uruguay defeat Argentina 4–2 in front of 93,000 spectators, setting the stage for the rich history and prestige of the tournament we know today.
The official 2025 Ballon d’Or Awards have been announced, with Ousmane Dembélé claiming the prestigious Ballon d’Or after a historic season for PSG. Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for the best U-21 player, Gianluigi Donnarumma took home the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper, and Viktor Gyökeres received the Gerd Müller Trophy as top scorer. PSG were also named the Men’s Club of the Year.
