History Repeating Itself: The Ballon d'Or and the Weight of Expectations The Ballon d'Or shortlist is set to be announced on Tuesday, with Harry Kane leading the pack as the bookmakers' favorite after a record breaking season for club and country.
But can he buck history and claim football's biggest individual prize? Success in one of the sport's biggest tournaments has become an almost insurmountable obstacle.
The World Cup effect is a well documented phenomenon, with players from winning teams consistently dominating the voting.