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#3. The motto of the award needs to be kept alive
The Ballon d'Or is one of the most significant awards in the history of the game, which is seen as the yardstick of individual brilliance across seasons.
This year, the award ceremonies have created a lot of controversy. Luka Modric has been awarded the FIFA Best Player after he succeeded Cristiano Ronaldo, the winner of the award since its inauguration.
The motto of these awards is always to choose the best in the season or the calendar year. However, time and again we have come across situations where the best players of the season are snubbed due to reasons unknown.
At times the jury is accused of being biased towards some particular club like Real Madrid or Barcelona.
This year, Messi and Ronaldo may find it hard to lay their hands on the award, and Modric might win. But there are better candidates who hold the right to be awarded the best.
May the best win.
