First awarded in 1956 by French magazine France Football, the Ballon d'Or is awarded to the player considered the best over the previous season.

The final in Munich has been framed as a showdown between veteran Ronaldo, 40, one of the game's biggest names, and 17-year-old Yamal, the most exciting young talent in world football.

Four people have been confirmed dead and five others injured after a gold mine collapsed early Saturday morning in Karon village, West Pokot County.