As the 2024 Ballon d'Or award draws near, Briefly News shines the spotlight on some of the most controversial editions of the award in recent history.
The Ballon d'Or award has had some highly debatable winners in recent years, including Lionel Messi's recent win in 2023
Briefly News spotlights some of the biggest Ballon d'Or 'robberies' in recent times as Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham vie for the prizeThe race to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or is heating up, with several candidates emerging as strong contenders for the prestigious prize.Recently, Argentina's Lautaro Martinez, and Spain's Rodrigo Hernandez, have been highlighted as potential winners, according to a recent ranking.
The Argentine legend secured the prize for an unprecedented eighth time, edging out Erling Haaland for the accolade. Messi, who had a somewhat subdued spell with Paris Saint-Germain before moving on to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, clinched the award despite strong competition from the Norwegian.
The Polish forward appeared poised for an undisputed victory akin to Karim Benzema's triumph in 2022, during which the former Bayern Munich star stood out as unparalleled., organisers cited the coronavirus pandemic as the rationale, but it was widely believed among football fans that the award was Lewandowski's to lose.Ribery played a pivotal role in Bayern Munich's treble-winning season under the legendary coach, Jupp Heynckes.
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