The Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatness https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/27/the-ballon-dor-has-a-narrow-definition-of-footballing-greatness?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraThe Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatnessCelebrity, bias towards players in attack and European dominance undermine football’s most prestigious individual award.