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What is a Ballon d'Or?
The Ballon d'Or is one of football's most prestigious individual awards, presented annually by French news magazine France Football. It recognises the best male player in the world over the past year. Messi has won it a record eight times, and this story suggests he could win a ninth, highlighting his continued excellence even as he nears retirement.
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