Soccer's Ballon d'Or will not be awarded amid COVID-19 crisis
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France Football magazine made the announcement Monday, saying the Ballon d'Or was affected by modifications to soccer's rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.
France Football magazine made the announcement Monday, saying the Ballon d'Or was affected by modifications to soccer's rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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OFFICIAL: The Ballon d'Or will not be awarded in 2020
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Messi, Ronaldo and co miss out as 2020 Ballon d'Or cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
ESPN FC - BREAKING: The Ballon d'Or will not be awarded in 2020, due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus.