Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever?
It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing.
BBC Sport reports that it was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing.
BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.
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