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Ballon d'Or

The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award presented by France Football magazine since 1956. It recognizes the player considered to have performed the best over the preceding year. It is one of the oldest and generally regarded as the most prestigious individual award in football. Past winners are considered among the greatest players of all time. The criteria for selection includes the player's performance, their talent and fair play, and their overall impact on the team.