Ep. 27: Fixing the Ballon d’Or, Media in Modern Football and Djibril Cissé’s Legacy

The Ballon d'Or is arguably the most prestigious individual award in football. Whilst the award has made strides to become more inclusive, there is still some way to go in ensuring women’s players truly have equal footing at the table. The VERSUS team breaks down why this year’s awards showcased a lack of thought and how this can be fixed moving forwards. We also look at the week’s other biggest talking points off-pitch, including Brighton’s plans to create England’s first women’s specific football stadium, and our own Ahmed Shooble’s thoughts on mainstream media’s relationship with modern football. We also pay homage to one of the most influential figures in football: none other than batsman, fashionista, and DJ – Djibril Cissé. ‘The Future of Football’ is a podcast from VERSUS that brings you closer to the people, the stories and the ideas shaping the future of the game. Mayowa Quadri (@mayowaquadri_) Amie Cripps (@amiloucri) Ahmed Shooble (@AhmedShooble) Corey Pellatt (@coreypellatt)