This season, one of the most prestigious awards in all of sports will go to someone that is unfortunately not eligible to receive it. Due to unfair circumstances surrounding Russian football officials and players involved in the World Cup, the Ballon d’Or award – which is given to the best player in the world – will not be given this year.
While there are many other deserving nominees, this decision leaves a void that is sure to be felt by many. The Ballon d’Or is an award that has been given out multiple times, and while it may not have been given this year, it will undoubtedly be given again in the future.
The Ballon d’Or Award
Due to unfair circumstances, the Ballon d’Or award will not be awarded this season. This is a huge disappointment for the football world as the award is considered to be one of the most prestigious in sport.
The decision was made by the FIFA committee after a meeting on Monday evening in Zurich. The announcement was met with criticism from many who feel that it is wrong to give the award away because of politics.
There are a number of nominees for this year’s award, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar. However, it looks as though only one player will be given the trophy – Barcelona forward Neymar. This has caused uproar amongst some who feel that he should have been given the award based on his performances this season.
There are also allegations that Neymar received preferential treatment during the voting process. This is something which FIFA denies, but which could still lead to questions being asked about how fair the process was.
This decision means that Messi will not be able to win his fourth Ballon d’Or and Ronaldo will not be able to win his third. It also means that Neymar will become only the second player to ever win three
The Controversy
This year’s Ballon d’Or award will not be given out due to a recent controversy. The award is usually given out to the best player in the world, but this year there has been some controversy surrounding the choice of nominees. Several high-profile players have refused to play in the 2018 World Cup because of what they see as FIFA’s unethical practices. These players include Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo. This has led to speculation that the Ballon d’Or award might not be given out this year. There are also rumors that the award might not be given out at all this year. It is still possible that the award will be given out, but it is still unclear what will happen.
Who Should Have Won the Ballon d’Or Award?
This year’s Ballon d’Or award went to France’s Antoine Griezmann but there have been a number of controversies that have arisen surrounding the voting process. Some of the most controversial allegations include vote rigging and bribery.
There are a number of players who could have rightfully won this year’s Ballon d’Or award, but due to unfair circumstances it will not be awarded. These players include: Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Each of these players has had an incredible season and should rightfully be recognised for their achievements. However, due to the controversy surrounding the voting process it is unlikely that they will be given the award this year.
Conclusion
The Ballon d’Or award will not be given this season due to unfair circumstances. We hope that in the future, FIFA and its members can find a way to resolve these issues so that all individuals within the sport can benefit from fair play.