How The Ballon d'Or Actually Works

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Established in 1956, the Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual award a football player can receive. But alongside being revered, the award is also viewed as one of the most controversial prizes in the industry. This video essay breaks down the politics of the Ballon d'Or, covering aspects from the trends of winners and contenders, to how Ballon d'or voting works and the psychology of its voters. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@watchalexander TWITTER: https://twitter.com/alexanderxg Sources: https://pastebin.com/sVN1TZLc "Messi, Ronaldo, and the Politics of Celebrity Elections" served as the principal reference for this video essay. 0:00 Introduction 0:50 The History and Iterations of Ballon d'Or 3:05 Why Football Players Desire The Ballon d'Or 5:55 The Voting Process 7:25 Ballon d'Or Winning/Runner-up Trends 11:10 The Bias of Ballon d'Or 15:05 Conclusion Business Email: [email protected] Tags: #ballondor #rodri #vinicius