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'You can win Ballon d'Or without winning a trophy'
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Ballon d'Or organizers have clarified that players can win the prestigious award without winning a team trophy, a feat achieved only six times in history. The announcement comes ahead of the 2026 ceremony as debate persists regarding the criteria for the honor.
Layer 1 The organisers of the Ballon d’Or have confirmed that players can win football’s most prestigious individual prize without lifting a team trophy during the season, although the feat has been achieved only six times in the award’s history.
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