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What it takes to win a Ballon d'Or: Trophies, goals and playing the PR game
ESPN Soccer
October 21, 2026
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Explore Today's NewsIt's no longer enough to be the best on-field player in order to have a shot at the Ballon d'Or, soccer's top individual prize. You have to make your case in the media, too -- and it takes a lot of work.
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