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The article reviewed the six closest Ballon d’Or races: in 1996, Matthias Sammer beat Brazilian Ronaldo by just one point (144 to 143), and in 1966, Bobby Charlton edged out Eusébio by a single point (81 to 80). In 2019, Lionel Messi finished seven points ahead of Virgil van Dijk (686 to 679), while in 1972 Franz Beckenbauer won by two points over his teammates Gerd Müller and Günter Netzer. In 2026, Harry Kane won the award, finishing 28 points ahead of Kylian Mbappé (1,055 to 1,027). In 2024, Rodri beat Vinícius Júnior by 41 points (1,170 to 1,129). The article notes that these outcomes were decided by narrow margins, despite differences in the players’ seasons and achievements.
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