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You're referring to the infamous moment when Antoine Griezmann missed his chance to win the Ballon d'Or in 2016!

For those who may not know, the 2016 Ballon d'Or ceremony was held on December 12, 2016, at the Espace Grande Arche in Paris. The award was given to Cristiano Ronaldo, who won his fifth Ballon d'Or title.

Antoine Griezmann, who had an incredible year with Atlético Madrid and the French national team, was one of the top contenders for the award. However, in a surprising twist, he was not even nominated for the award, despite being one of the best players in the world that year.

The reason for this snub was due to a clause in the Ballon d'Or voting rules, which stated that only players who played for a team that finished in the top three in their domestic league or won a major international trophy were eligible for the award. Atlético Madrid finished fourth in La Liga that season, which meant that Griezmann was not eligible for the award.

Griezmann was understandably upset by the decision and took to social media to express his disappointment. He later revealed that he had been told by the Ballon d'Or organizers that he would be nominated for the award, only to be informed later that he was not eligible.

Despite this setback, Griezmann has continued to have an illustrious career, winning numerous titles and individual awards with Atlético Madrid and the French national team.