African Footballer of the Year
Awards & TrophiesAn annual award given to the best African player, as chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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FIFA World Cup Trophy
The solid gold trophy awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup. It replaced the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1974.
Ballon d'Or Féminin
The female equivalent of the Ballon d'Or, awarded annually to the best female player in the world.
Jules Rimet Trophy
The original World Cup trophy used from 1930 to 1970. Brazil kept it permanently after their third win, but it was later stolen and never recovered.
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