The magazine “France Football” canceled the delivery of the Ballon d’Or awards in 2020 for the first time in history. The justification for not holding the event that has taken place since 1956 is that there are no fair conditions for the trophy due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19 this football season.
The publication is justified by saying that justice could not be observed, since the statistical data, for example, could not be matched because some championships ended their activities before others. It is still said that the Golden Ball conveys values such as solidarity and responsibility, in addition to the sporting aspect.
The magazine states that taking a break is a necessity in these times of pandemic for football to regain its strength, passion and emotion. She also says that she prefers a small dent in her story to a huge scar.
The last winner of the award in the men’s football category had been Lionel Messi, while Megan Rapinoe, world champion with the United States team, was the winner of the women’s Ballon d’Or.
