Marchand, Thierry (December 2015). "On a refait le palmarès". France Football. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016 . Retrieved 13 January 2016. In 2020, the Group L'Équipe, to which France Football belongs, decided that no award would be given for the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic cutting short the seasons of football clubs worldwide. [23] The widespread public opinion is that the 2020 award should have been given to Robert Lewandowski. [24] [25] [26] Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo wants 'to get better' after winning European award". The Telegraph. 2 December 2018. Archived from the original on 18 March 2020 . Retrieved 18 March 2020. No goalkeeper has ever won the award, although Lev Yashin did win similar honors before the Ballon d‘Or‘s 1956 inception.

First launched and awarded in 1956 by French publication France Football, the Ballon d'Or has been given out in every single year since, only missing the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 event will be the 66th edition. The Sporting News brings you everything you need to know about the world's most iconic football award and the trophy known as the "Golden Ball." Trophies engraved with each recipient's name are not available until after the award announcements, so "stunt" trophies are re-used each year for the ceremony broadcast. By February 2009, some 7,578 Grammy trophies had been awarded. These show how football loves to recognize individual brilliance on the biggest stages. But the Ballon d’Or maintains its status as the original and most coveted individual football trophy. Conclusion: A Trophy That Immortalizes Footballing GreatnessMurray, Scott (29 November 2021). "Alexia Putellas and Lionel Messi win 2021 Ballon d'Or – as it happened". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 25 May 2023. Electroplating Process - This commemorative trophy is made of high-level electroplating process, three-layer electroplating, multiple polishing, which can prevent oxidation and improve the wear resistance, reflectiveness, and corrosion resistance of the trophy. Born in Argentina, Di Stéfano acquired Spanish citizenship in 1956 and went on to play for the Spanish national team. Combien de Ballon(s) d'Or France Football aurait pu remporter Diego Maradona?". France Football (in French). 29 October 2020. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020 . Retrieved 14 November 2020. Grab a Grammy Award replica for yourself or a friend! This well crafted trophy is made of vegan based plastic called PLA. All versions have been upgraded to have a more realistic quality and feel. Shiny bottom base and more clarity of your personalization.

Ballon d'Or 2019: Yachine Trophy: the candidates for the award". Diario AS. 2 December 2019 . Retrieved 25 May 2023. Messi becomes first to win Ballon d'Or without playing in Europe". www.besoccer.com . Retrieved 1 November 2023. Why the Ballon d'Or is stupid and quite possibly evil". The Guardian.amp.theguardian.com . Retrieved 1 November 2023. Wins by country Three Ukrainian players have won the Ballon d'Or: Andriy Shevchenko, Oleg Blokhin, and Igor Belanov. Marco van Basten (left) and Ruud Gullit, teammates for AC Milan and the Netherlands, won in consecutive years from 1987 to 1989. Country Lewandowski could still receive 2020 Ballon d'Or: France Football should think about it". Marca. 1 December 2021 . Retrieved 22 December 2022.Only eight players in history have managed to win three or more Ballons d‘Or. This really puts into perspective the sheer consistency and brilliance required to join the elite company of repeat winners. Intriguing Facts About the Coveted Award Personally, I think it‘s a nice gesture from many players to give their replicas away to charity or their childhood clubs. But keeping them proudly on show seems very justified for recognition of their amazing achievement! The Immense Historical Value of Football‘s Most Iconic Individual Trophy