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Everything you need to know about the 2016 FIFA World Player of the Year

FIFA's newly-renovated World Player of the Year will be handed out on Monday, January 9 at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2016.

One in, one out as Man Utd change GKs

But who will win, what trophies will be given out and why is it not called the Ballon d'Or any more? Goal explains all...

WHY IS IT NOT CALLED THE BALLON D'OR?

France Football ran the Ballon d'Or from 1956 until 2009 before merging with FIFA's World Player of the Year for the 2010 edition.