Ballon d'Or Can Be Won Without Trophies, Says France Football
France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d'Or, clarified that it is possible for players to win the prestigious award without having lifted any trophies in the year under review. This statement was made on their official website on Tuesday.
Historically, there have been six instances where players won the Ballon d'Or without a trophy, with Cristiano Ronaldo being the most recent in 2013. Other notable players who achieved this include Denis Law in 1964, Gerd Muller in 1970, Kevin Keegan in 1978, and Luis Figo in 2000.
On the women's side, no player has ever won the Ballon d'Or without a trophy since the award's inception in 2018. The announcement of this year's winners is scheduled for October 26 in London.
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