But the real news this year is something else: the organisers are thinking of awarding a surprise second Golden Ball to A.C.Milan Captain Paolo Maldini, as a reward for his extraordinary career.

• 但今年金球奖真正爆炸性的消息是:主办方正在考虑给米兰队长马尔蒂尼一个惊喜；第二个金球奖；以此来表彰他特殊的职业生涯.