History of the Ballon d’Or
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The Ballon d’Or, established by France Football magazine since 1956 or 65 years ago, is the most recognized award in football. Ballon d’Or, as France Football has partnered with the International Football Federation (FIFA) and combines the Ballon d’Or award and the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
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Currently, there are 10 footballers who have won the Ballon d’Or more than once, with Lionel Messi the most who won the Ballon d’Or with seven.
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Lionel Messi 7 times: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo 5 times: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Michel Platini 3 times : 1983, 1984, 1985
Johan Cruyff 3 times : 1971, 1973, 1974
Marco van Basten 3 times : 1988, 1989, 1992
Franz Beckenbauer twice: 1972, 1976
Ronaldo twice: 1997, 2002
Alfredo di Stefano twice: 1957, 1959
Kevin Keegan twice: 1978, 1979
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge twice: 1980, 1981
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Here’s a summary of the Ballon d’Or ballots for 2021:
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1. Lionel Messi 613 points
2. Robert Lewandowski, 580 points
3. Jorginho 460 points
4. Karim Benzema 239 points
5. N’Golo Kante 186 points
6. Cristiano Ronaldo 178 points
7. Mohamed Salah 121 points
* Did you know, Ballon d’Or? : In the last 14 years, 13 Ballon d’Or awards have been given away, leaving only 2020 vacant due to COVID-19, with 13 of the last 13 Ballon d’Or awards. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Received a total of 12 rewards
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