The Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatness
Celebrity, bias towards players in attack and European dominance undermine football’s most prestigious individual award.
Al Jazeera English reports: Celebrity, bias towards players in attack and European dominance undermine football’s most prestigious individual award.
This world story centres on Qatar. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ballon and European.
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- Ballon, European
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