Ronaldo Tops Journalists' Picks but Loses Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo lost the Ballon d'Or despite topping the journalists' picks, a paradox that Al Jazeera Net's report traces back to its roots. The report reviews changes in candidate eligibility, voter identity, and the points system since the award was established in 1956.

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• Ronaldo topped the vote of picks but lost the award, according to an Al Jazeera Net report.

  «تصدر رونالدو الاختيارات وخسر الجائزة.. كيف تغير نظام اختيار الفائز بالكرة الذهبية عبر التاريخ؟»

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• His sister Elma Aveiro reacted to his topping the Ballon d'Or vote as the best player in history, surpassing Messi.

  «تفاعلت إلما أفيرو، شقيقة كريستيانو رونالدو، مع تصدر شقيقها تصويت أفضل فائز بالكرة الذهبية»

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• Ronaldo's vote share reached 73% against 9% for Messi, according to Arm News.

  «متفوقًا على ميسي بنسبة 73% مقابل 9%.»

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