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10 Things you Probably Didn’t Know About the Ballon d’or
The Ballon d’Or trophy has a rich history filled with surprising trivia that even the biggest football fans might miss.
We are looking at the origins of football’s most prestigious individual award and the stories behind its creation. From legendary winners like Pelé and Diego Maradona to the specific criteria that have shaped its legacy, this breakdown covers the details that define the gold ball. You will learn about how the award has evolved over the decades and the fascinating facts surrounding the iconic trophy itself.
Whether it is the history of the Ballon d’Or or the legendary performances of Lionel Messi, understanding the context makes the annual ceremony much more interesting. We walk through the lesser-known aspects of the selection process and the moments that cemented the award’s status in sports history.
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0:00 The Mystery Behind Football’s Greatest Prize
0:54 The Craft and Composition of the Award
2:57 Legends Who Never Held the Trophy
5:33 Lost Trophies and Hidden Histories
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Harry Kane 👀
Messi deserves it 💯🫡🙏🏻😇🐐🇦🇷🇦🇷
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🇲🇿 was a Portuguese colony at the time.
Neymar should have won it
Harry Kane ⚽⚡. false gold or not it's the most prestigious and noble honour in football that can reshape a player's legacy as being One of the Greatest hence why it's the most debated about award
snijeder and lewa😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖
Another great vid well done 👏
4th ❤
Lewandowski should have won it
FIRST
Thierry Henry should have won it