# The Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatness

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-27T11:49:59+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/27/the-ballon-dor-has-a-narrow-definition-of-footballing-greatness?traffic_source=rss
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-ballon-d-or-has-a-narrow-definition-of-footballing-greatness-d0a40b/

Celebrity, bias towards players in attack and European dominance undermine football’s most prestigious individual award.

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