Hello and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's football news.Monday night saw Karim Benzema win the Ballon d'Or for the first time.Meanwhile, with fixtures coming thick and fast, we head into another matchday of Premier League action, with Brighton and & Hove Albion hosting Nottingham Forest, while Wolverhampton Wanderers face Crystal Palace.Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest updates from the country and beyond.Background readingKylian Mbappe doesn’t want to be a No 9 – he wants role like Messi and Neymar.The art of playing in a back three compared to a back four, told by those who have done it.Access all areas on matchday with a footballer – from breakfast to bedtime.(Photo: Getty Images)