Rocking the Apple Cart: 8 Superstars Who Won the Ballon d'Or But Weren't From a Powerhouse Nation

With the Ballon d'Or odds now revealed, it seems like the ritual question of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo may finally be given a rest this year. Messi is cast adrift in 4th place at 12/1, even with La Liga and Copa Del Rey crowns to his name last season. Domestically, the diminutive genius had the most goals, assists, chances created and dribbled completed - though it seems not to have counted for much. Cristiano Ronaldo is a strong 1/4 favourite, but could be looked upon as the reason... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/