The Ballon dāOr (French: āGolden Ballā) is considered one of the most prestigious individual honors in football (soccer). First presented in 1956, it has since been awarded annually to football players based on their individual brilliance, team success, and fair play during a European football season, from August to July of the next year. It is presented by the French magazine France Football.
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