The best player in the world? Runners and riders

PLUS Mbappe, myths and Man United [FourFourTwo]( Wednesday 6 October 2021 [View this email online]( Ballon d'Or 2021: the favourites There was no Ballon d’Or last year. Interrupted domestic campaigns and the wider effects of COVID-19 meant France Football scrapped their annual bash. Instead, Robert Lewandowski – undoubtedly the best player in the world in 2021, having led Bayern to a treble courtesy of 48 goals in 40 games – had to make do with his FIFA and UEFA Best awards. The poor soul. Fortunately for the goal-guzzling Pole, he’s among the favourites for the crown again this time. But he may have to outscore a familiar face if he’s to get what he’s owed from last season… We've rounded up the bookies' favourites. Who's your pick? Tweet us, [@FourFourTwo]( [Read more]( 10 football urban myths you always believed - that weren't true Ronaldo wasn't forced to play the 1998 World Cup final. Scholes never challenged Ronaldo to hit that tree. Arsenal have been relegated. Everything you know is a lie. [Test me]( Real Madrid's pursuit of Kylian Mbappe proves that form is irrelevant for them How can you attract the most coveted player on Earth at your absolute worst? Rich Jolly explores the transfer saga... [Read more]( 9 goal celebrations that went badly wrong Andros Townsend hacked off Cristiano Ronaldo by copying his celebration - but he's nowhere near this list just yet... [Read more]( How can Ole fix Manchester United? The pressure is mounting on Solskjaer: here are five ways that the United boss can end the Red Devils' mini-blip. [Read more]( SPECIAL OFFER: Get three issues of FFT for £3 You can get three issues of the greatest football magazine in the world right now for just £1 each. What are you waiting for? [Read more]( [Future Logo] © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. This email is intended for {EMAIL} To unsubscribe from FourFourTwo emails or update your email preferences, please [click here](. [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions](