While the name of the Ballon d'Or translates to "Golden Ball," the actual raw materials used to craft the famous trophy itself are much more varied for a number of reasons.

The Ballon d'Or, or "Golden Ball" in French, is the most prestigious individual award in world football, recognizing the best male and female player around the globe.

The Ballon d’Or trophy for Karim Benzema in the Mellerio workshop. Mellerio. As France prepares for the World Cup Championship against Argentina, it is fitting that the Ballon d’Or (The Golden ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi held the Ballon D'Or over his head as fireworks lit up the sky to bring a pregame ceremony to a close. And with that, Inter Miami got to celebrate the game's ...

The Kopa Trophy was introduced in 2018 to honour the year’s best young (under 21) player, chosen by a panel of former Ballon d’Or winners. Kylian Mbappe, Matthijs de Ligt, Pedri and Gavi have ...

Inter Miami’s and Argentina’s national team player Lionel Messi receives the 2023 Ballon d’Or trophy during the 67th Ballon d’Or (Golden Ball) award ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet in ...

However, there are 30 total players that can collect the Ballon d’Or. Some other notable 2022 nominees include: Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski, ...

Ballon d'Or Awards: Lionel Messi anticipating eighth career trophy after World Cup ... she followed up Spain's World Cup triumph with the tournament's golden ball award and Europe's top ...

Beth Mead: Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Ballon d’Or? By Florence Lloyd-Hughes. Oct. 17, 2022. ... But the impact of winning the trophy is huge. As she received the award in 2018, ...