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Al Jazeera · 27.10.2026 11:49

The Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatness

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According to the report, the Ballon d’Or award is criticized for having a limited definition of footballing excellence. The publisher argues that the prize is undermined by a focus on celebrity status, a bias toward attacking players, and the dominance of European teams. These factors are said to compromise the integrity of what is considered football’s most prestigious individual honor.

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