Six stars, including Ronaldo and Figo, won Ballon d'Or after poor seasons
The article discusses the history of the Ballon d'Or, awarded annually to the best football player in the world since 1956. It focuses on players who have won the award without achieving team trophies, of whom there have been six, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who won in 2013 despite not winning any titles with his club or national team that year. The piece highlights that winning the award without team achievements is not unusual, as there have been previous instances where the individual player's excellence secured the award despite the absence of collective trophies. The ceremony for this year's award is scheduled to take place in Paris on October 26, amid strong competition among the top football stars following a season that concluded with Spain winning the 2026 World Cup.
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