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Ballon d’Or of All Time fan vote

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To mark the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d’Or, France Football launched the ‘Ballon d’Or Of All Time’ (B.O.A.T.) award. This initiative allows fans to vote for the greatest individual campaign in the trophy’s history from a list of ten legendary players who have won the award at least twice. Nominees include Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo Nazário, Marco van Basten, Michel Platini, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Kevin Keegan, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, and Alfredo Di Stéfano. Pelé and Diego Maradona are ineligible as they never won the original award. As of October 21, 23, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 season with Manchester United maintains a commanding lead in the poll with has increased its lead, holding approximately 62% 75% of the votes. This specific campaign, which included winning both the Premier League and the Champions League, is currently outpacing all other candidates. Lionel Messi follows in second place with his 2012 campaign at 13% and the rankings, though his 2023 season at 9%. support remains split across multiple winning years. Analysts suggest the this gap exists because the voting structure evaluates specific winning years rather than entire careers. While Messi has eight winning years To resolve confusion among participants, France Football issued a clarification stating that split his total fan support across multiple entries, Ronaldo’s supporters have concentrated their votes on his 2008 milestone. the online poll is a “symbolic public consultation” intended to celebrate the anniversary. The initiative does not result in an official trophy or formal recognition during the actual Ballon d’Or ceremony. The voting process is conducted via the official website, with each vote costing one euro. Participants are entered into a draw for two tickets to the 2027 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The voting period is scheduled to conclude on October 27, with results expected to be announced on October 28.

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  1. 2026-10-24 07:12 UTC Ballon d’Or of All Time fan vote
  2. 2026-10-22 13:42 UTC Ballon d’Or of All Time fan vote
  3. 2026-10-21 11:24 UTC Ballon d’Or of All Time fan vote
  4. 2026-10-21 05:07 UTC Ballon d’Or of All Time fan vote
  5. 2026-10-21 03:24 UTC Ballon d’Or of All Time fan vote

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