Ballon d'Or: What changes have France Football made for 2022 award?
In November of last year, Lionel Messi won a record seventh Ballon d’Or.
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Michael Owen: Robert Lewandowski deserves 2021 Ballon d'Or prize
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker Michael Owen believes Robert Lewandowski is worthy of winning the 2021 Ballon d'Or award. Despite a stellar career, 33-year-old Lewandowski has yet to be crowned as the best player in the world. However, he has been named as one of the 30 candidates in this year's shortlist alongside previous winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lucy Bronze: Alexia Putellas is the standout candidate for Ballon d’Or prize
In the latest edition of FOOTBALL NOW, Euronews spoke to Bronze, who was a runner-up to the Ballon d’Or Feminin in 2019 for her key role in England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals. This year’s award is wide open with 20 players from nine different clubs competing.