Ballon d'Or

At the end of every calendar year, the French magazine “France Football” gives their award Ballon d’Or to the best player in Europe, and it’s one of the most prestigious awards worldwide.
In December, this prize was won by the Brazilian maestro Kaka for his performances playing for the European champion AC Milan. Kaka won the prize with 444 votes. But we all ask: Was Kaka the best? This award is always followed with controversy by people who watch football, football analyzers, coaches and reporters.
Runner-up for 2007 was C. Ronaldo with 277 votes, followed by Messi with 255 and Drogba who won 108 votes.

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The magazine gives their award traditionally every year since 1956. Stanley Matthews form Blackpool was the first winner, back in “56
In 2006 Fabio Cannavaro won this prize and it was, unfortunately, one of the most controversial victories.
Historically, Juventus and Milan (its players) are leading with most victories among the clubs with 8 prizes, followed by Real Madrid (6), Bayern M. (5) and Barcelona(4), and Nederland and Germany are most winning nations, both with 7 titles. Johan Cruijff, Michel Platini and Marco van Basten are players who won Ballon d’Or three times in their career.

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