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Premier League struggles to attract world's best players

Published Friday, August 7, 2026 · Updated August 7

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Since the Premier League began in 1992, only three players have won the men's Ballon d'Or while representing an English top-flight club: Michael Owen (2001), Cristiano Ronaldo (2008), and Rodri (2024).

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  • BBC News

    The article explores why the Premier League, despite its financial dominance, has not consistently been a destination for the world's most established footballing superstars, contrasting it with Serie A's past and the current appeal of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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