4 key changes made to Ballon d’Or
The Ballon d’Or is considered to be one of the most prestigious prizes in football, with some iconic names having won the award multiple times down the years, but the criteria for claiming that particular trophy is being tweaked by France Football for the current year and beyond.
The favourites for Ballon d’Or 2021
This year, the award is not all about just Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, rather, over the years, some strong contenders have raised the bar to run two of the best footballers in the world for their money.
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