Ballon d or recent news
Here are some recent news and updates about the Ballon d'Or:
2021 Ballon d'Or Winner: Lionel Messi
The 2021 Ballon d'Or award was won by Lionel Messi, who received the award for the seventh time in his career. Messi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, was awarded the prize after a remarkable year in which he won the Copa America with Argentina and helped his club win the Ligue 1 title.
2022 Ballon d'Or Nominees
The nominees for the 2022 Ballon d'Or award were announced on November 12, 2022. The top three nominees are:
- Karim Benzema (Real Madrid and France)
- Sadio Mané (Bayern Munich and Senegal)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City and Belgium)
Ballon d'Or Voting Process
The Ballon d'Or voting process has been the subject of controversy in recent years. In 2020, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced that it would be introducing a new voting system, which would give more weight to the opinions of international coaches and captains. However, the new system has been criticized for being too complex and for potentially favoring certain players over others.
Ballon d'Or Controversies
The Ballon d'Or has been the subject of several controversies over the years. In 2020, the award was suspended due to a dispute between the FFF and the French sports newspaper L'Équipe, which had been the official organizer of the award. The dispute was eventually resolved, and the award was reinstated in 2021.
Other Ballon d'Or News
- In 2021, the Ballon d'Or award was won by Lionel Messi for the seventh time in his career. Messi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, was awarded the prize after a remarkable year in which he won the Copa America with Argentina and helped his club win the Ligue 1 title.
- In 2020, the Ballon d'Or award was won by Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski, who received the award for the first time in his career. Lewandowski, who plays for Bayern Munich, was awarded the prize after a remarkable year in which he won the Bundesliga title and the Champions League with his club.
- In 2019, the Ballon d'Or award was won by Lionel Messi for the sixth time in his career. Messi, who plays for Barcelona, was awarded the prize after a remarkable year in which he won the La Liga title and the Copa America with Argentina.
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