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The "'''Ballon d'or'''" (from French, English translation is '''Golden Ball''') is a ] award, created in 1956 by the French football magazine ]. It is often informally referred to as the "European Footballer of the Year" award, in reference to the ] award. The "'''Ballon d'or'''" (from French, English translation is '''Golden Ball''') is a ] award, created in 1956 by the French football magazine ]. It is often informally referred to as the "European Footballer of the Year" award, in reference to the comparable ] award.


The award is given annually to the player considered to have performed the best over the previous year. In order to qualify for selection, the player must have been playing for a club based within ]'s jurisdiction. Until 1995, a player also had to be of European nationality to be eligible. Voting for the award is undertaken by a group of European football journalists. The award is given annually to the player considered to have performed the best over the previous year. In order to qualify for selection, the player must have been playing for a club based within ]'s jurisdiction. Until 1995, a player also had to be of European nationality to be eligible. Voting for the award is undertaken by a group of European football journalists.

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The "Ballon d'or" (from French, English translation is Golden Ball) is a football award, created in 1956 by the French football magazine France Football. It is often informally referred to as the "European Footballer of the Year" award, in reference to the comparable FIFA World Player of the Year award.

The award is given annually to the player considered to have performed the best over the previous year. In order to qualify for selection, the player must have been playing for a club based within U.E.F.A.'s jurisdiction. Until 1995, a player also had to be of European nationality to be eligible. Voting for the award is undertaken by a group of European football journalists.

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