FIFA’s Ballon d’Or was once the most highly prized individual award in the game, given to ‘the best player in the world.’
However, the foul stench of tactical voting over recent years has only served to turn the governing body into even more of a laughing stock than they were already.
Ronaldo's votes for Ballon d'Or. 1. Benzema. 2. Rodriguez 3. Bale. Sums up the tactical voting that is ruining the #BallondOr these days.
— David Gorman (@DavidGorman20) January 11, 2016
Indeed, there are very simple conclusions that can be drawn from the voting in recent years.