Ballon d'Or
Awards & TrophiesAn annual football award presented by French news magazine France Football to the best male and female players in the world.
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Coppa Campioni d'Italia
The official trophy awarded to the winner of Serie A. While the 'Scudetto' is the symbol worn on the jersey, this is the actual silverware.
Asian Footballer of the Year
An annual prize awarded by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to the best player from Asia.
Yashin Trophy
An annual football award presented by France Football to the best performing goalkeeper.
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