Messi-Ronaldo dominance shows why Ballon d'Or has failed. Football is much more than awards

While Ballon d’Or is awarded to the player who has fit the definition of being the “best in the world”, nobody really knows what it means.

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Messi-Ronaldo dominance shows why Ballon d'Or has failed. Football is much more than awards