As the organizer of the Ballon d’Or, the Group L’Équipe, to which France Football belongs, decided not to award the most prestigious individual trophy there is in 2020.

Pascal Ferré, editor-in-chief of France Football :

« For the first time since 1956, the Ballon d’Or will take a break. There will be no edition in 2020, because it turns out, after thoughtful consideration, that all the conditions are not met. We believe that such a singular year cannot -and should not- be treated as an ordinary one.

From a sports perspective, two months (January and February), out of the eleven generally required to form an opinion and decide who should lift the trophies, represent far too little to gauge and judge ; without forgetting that the other games were played – or will be played – in unordinary conditions (behind closed doors, with five replacements, Champions League’s Final 8 played in a single game).

Finally, the equity that prevails for this honorary title will not be warranted, especially when it comes to accounting and preparation : all the award seekers will not be in the same boat, some having seen their season cut short. Therefore, how can we establish a fair comparison? To avoid overly convoluted calculations and projections, we chose the least bad of the options.

This decision, which was taken of course with all the Group stakeholders, does not delight us but it seems to be the most responsible one. Protecting the credibility and legitimacy of such an award also means ensuring its flawlessness over time.

The Ballon d’Or will gather again the football big family and enthusiasts in 2021, to relive the happiness that surrounds the ceremonies as we have experienced them in recent years ».

The France Football Dream Team at the end of the year

Instead of the four usual winners (men and women BO, Kopa and Yachine Trophies), France Football will designate 11 players at the end of the year and establish an all-time team chosen by the usual BO jury (180 juries from all over the world).
The idea? Each jury will choose 11 players from a list of names established by FF redaction to build their Dream Team. This team of legend will be unveiled on L’Équipe and France Football various channels.

About the Ballon d’Or®

Created in 1956 by France Football redaction, the Ballon d’Or has become the most prestigious individual trophy in the world. The greatest football players, such as Johan Cruyff, George Weah, Zinédine Zidane or Cristiano Ronaldo, have won it.
Since 2018, the Ballon d’Or also rewards the best female football player.
Two other trophies complement the BO « galaxy » : the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best young player since 2018, and the Yachine Trophy, handed to the best goalkeeper since 2019.

https://blog.lequipe.fr/communiques/the-ballon-dor-will-not-be-awarded-in-2020/

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Messi will still be the Best Player in the world till Late 2020. They hate to see it. Sorry to Lewandowski though

They should have just taken the award to Messi's house nah, we are sha used to it.

Dey take Messi swear for dese ones I swear.

Damn... And I was hoping CR7 will win it again.

Wow the year that Ronaldo or Messi wouldn’t have won it and now it’s canceled? What a ridiculous decision! Only because the French league was stopped? What a joke has this award become!



Lewandoski right now

Something that De Gea will have won easily judging by his performances this season

An understandable decision given the circumstance. Sadly, a heartbreak for a few outstanding players worthy of Ballon d’Or this season, and perhaps a sigh of relief from the two GOATs. Realistically none even came close.. The battle resumes 2021, hopefully. COVID-19 practically sucked life out of 2020... It'll be impossible to forget the ordeals of this year.

Great news

They made the right desicion.

Messi has been robbed

2020

A year this generation will never forget.

Good! At least Ronaldo and Messi would fade off gracefully...
Good riddance to the decade long rubbish . We need a breath of fresh air abeg.

Shit Corona don help barca dogs this terrible season their dwalf for no see world Best

Messi was lucky to have it last year... To me, this decision is good for Messi....

this year ballon d or should be given to nhs staff biko

Are you thinking what am thinking?

up messiiiiiii

No naa, I really wanted Ronaldo to win this year.

It's so sad that ballon d or had to be postponed. But I understand that it's because certain leagues have closed that's why it had to be canceled.

Well there's always next year

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Messi The King

Very good decision.Ronaldo and Messi may never smell the top 3 again.