Naturally, the trophies themselves are also different. The Ballon d'Or is a striking golden ball resting on a pyrite base which is made to look like a bed of crystals. FIFA's The Best trophy, meanwhile, is a platinum and carbon construction, which resembles the highest prize in football - the World Cup. First awarded in , the Ballon d'Or which is French for Golden Ball is the older of the two accolades, with The Best first appearing in But last year, Fifa president Gianni Infantino scrapped the combined honour and reverted back to the original system.
Fifa's decision to split the Fifa Ballon d'Or award was made in order to improve its relations with England's FA , according to reports. This is based on the fact the first annual ceremony was held in Zurich - with the second in London.
The head of English football had distanced himself from Fifa following the corruption scandal and controversial decisions to allow Russia and Qatar host the next two World Cups. The Ballon d'Or went back to being handed out in December like it always had been and FIFA held their gala in January , as normal, to reflect on the previous year.
It is now being held even earlier in , on 24th September, with the Ballon d'Or announcement to follow in December. The switch. Next Article Top 10 Champions League moments of the decade - Jamie Spencer 24 Sep
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