Originally the creation of France Football in 1956, the Ballon d’Or is one of the most distinguished awards honoring the best football players around the globe. It was initially open only to players from Europe, and it was not until 1995 that it opened to players from other parts of the world. Having been associated with history and tradition, some of the stars who have been privileged to take home the award include Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, and George Weah. It may be pointed out that Lionel...