Bleacher Report Football - Fabio Cannavaro turns 47 today. The last defender to win the Ballon d'Or 💪 | Facebook
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GOAL - On this day in 2006, Fabio Cannavaro won the Ballon d'Or, the most recent defender to lift the trophy 🏆 | Facebook
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