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Why & For How Much Did Cristiano Ronaldo Sell His 2013 Ballon d’Or? A Noble Gesture By the Great Man

Discover all about why Cristiano Ronaldo auctioned his 2013 Ballon d'Or for charity, a story of generosity beyond the pitch.
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“He Did Not Shine in the World Cup” – Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s Absence From Ballon d’Or Justified by France Football Chief

As the Ballon d'Or ceremony nears, France Football chief justifies omission of Cristiano Ronaldo from the award list.
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‘Wouldn’t make sense’ If Lionel Messi Fails to Win 8th Ballon D’Or, Says Eden Hazard and 37YO French Icon

Eden Hazard and a prominent French player have backed Lionel Messi to win his 8th Ballon d'Or, following his World Cup triumph.
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Why Did FIFA and France Football End Their Ballon d’Or Partnership That Lasted Just 6 Years? Revealed

The complete details behind FIFA and France Football's split in joint hosting the Ballon d'Or as the FIFA Ballon d'Or from 2010 to 2016
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Lionel Messi vs Erling Haaland: Stats Compared For 2023 Ballon d’Or Calendar Year

With the Ballon d'Or ceremony just hours away let's take a look at the stats of Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland as they go up against each other.
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Kylian Mbappe Dominates Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland in Ballon D’Or Contention Per Rare Survey, Ahead of Inter Miami Star’s 8th Victory

While Lionel Messi is set to lift his 8th Ballon d'Or, a surprising survey has shown Kylian Mbappe in the lead over Messi and Erling Haaland.
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“I Didn’t Vote For Lionel Messi” – Hours Before Ballon d’Or Ceremony, Inter Miami Star’s Nomination For MLS Award Questioned

Ahead of the 2023 Ballon d'Or, former players and experts discuss why the selection of Lionel Messi for an MLS award won't suit him.
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Can Lionel Messi Ever Win the Super Ballon d’Or, Awarded Only Once to Alfredo Di Stefano? Eligibility & Criteria For the Award Revealed

While Lionel Messi has made a record run with the Ballon d'Or, will La Pulga ever get his hands on the Super Ballon D'or in his career?
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“With the Pressure He Had…” Micah Richards Explains Why Lionel Messi Deserves to Win Ballon d’Or 2023 Over Erling Haaland

Former Premier League winner explains why Argentina and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or.
August 17, 2023: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi speaks with Miami Herald reporter Michelle Kaufman at DRV PNK Stadium

Ballon d’Or vs FIFA The Best: Football History’s Most Important Awards Compared

With Lionel Messi close to winning his 8th Ballon d'Or, lets take a deep dive at the major comparision between soccer's biggest awards.
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Not Ballon d’Or but Super Ballon d’Or is the Rarest Award in History, Awarded Just Once

While Lionel Messi is close to his eighth win, he is still eluded by the most decorated award in soccer, a trophy bigger than the Ballon d'Or.
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Didier Drogba Will Present 2023 Ballon d’Or Award to Lionel Messi in Paris

Chelsea icon Didier Drogba is set to be in France this Monday to present Lionel Messi with the Ballon d'Or if he wins it.
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