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How Ballon d'Or voting works: Criteria, points system, who gets to vote, and more
The 2026 Ballon d'Or feels like one of the most open fields in recent years. Here's how the winner is decided.
The Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual prize in football, is awarded annually by France Football magazine to the ...
Until 2021, the Ballon d’Or rewarded performance over a calendar year. Since 2022, it recognizes the best footballer of the season, which for this edition covers July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
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