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Nations outside the Ballon d'Or realm
The article discusses the history and awards of the Ballon d'Or, presented by the magazine "France Football," and explains that winning it has historically been confined to certain countries, primarily in Europe. This is due to the nomination rules that restricted the participation of non-Europeans until 1995, with later adjustments allowing players of all nationalities to be eligible, provided they played for a European club. It highlights that factors such as the strength of European leagues, team achievements, media presence, and marketing play significant roles in determining the winners, even though the award is supposed to reflect individual performance and the player's impact. The article also emphasizes exceptional players like Pelé and Maradona, who were barred from competing due to outdated rules, as well as other examples of outstanding players such as Salah and Hakimi, who did not win the prize despite their impressive accomplishments. It notes that team titles, media visibility, and individual performance are all weighted in the evaluation, but there is no confirmed systematic bias. Overall, the award remains a reflection of various circumstances, including the strength of leagues, not solely the level of individual performance.
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