Ballon d'Or discussion and odds

[cygan]

did not want to create a new thread and therefore i now BTCump this one
soon the annual award of the ballon d'or trophy is coming up again and according to transfermarkt there are 3 favorites to win the golden ball. personally i would wish it to Robert Lewandowski very much ... he was so close to winning it the last two years and this year it should finally be that way

[Welsh]

he was so close to winning it the last two years and this year it should finally be that way

And, likely will be robbed of it again. Honestly, despite the Ballon d'or being hyped up to be this all great accolade, it's mostly just a popularity contest. That's been proven over a number of years now where Ronaldo or Messi weren't the best players that year.

Out of those that you've linked to in the favourites position I'd expect Kevin to get it out of all of those, since he's the more popular player. I don't know why that is. Not even sure why Kane is listed in the underdog chances, and in the same bracket as Salah, Mane, and Son. That just seems ridiculous to me. Benzema, Kevin, Mbappe, and Courtois all sound alright. Haaland might be popular, and lighting up the Premier League at the moment, but the time that this award actually counts he was relatively new to it, and I don't think he was the stand out player for the year either. Although, he would've a good chance based on his current form for this season's Ballon d'Or.

[Asiska02]

The previous time, Robert Lewandowski came quite close to winning it but was unsuccessful. But even though he's one of the current favorites to win the Ballon d'Or, I believe Benzema will receive more support. He had a successful season the previous year, leading his squad to the champions league final and winning the title. If Lewandowski isn't given preference for denying him the previous time, Benzema will undoubtedly win the award this year because his performance was the finest.

The two players with the highest odds to win the Ballon d'or are Benzema and Lewandowski. I don't think any of the players in the contenders category will come close to taking home the award this year, despite their success with their individual teams.

[goldkingcoiner]

It'll be Ronaldo again surely, it has to be. He scored the winning penalty in the CL Final & Portugal won the Euros.

Oh definitely Ronaldos odds reflect his last reputation "level ups" but then again I would be a bit tempted to choose Messi. Knowing how inflated the odds against him are. Should we be picking Ronaldo due to his good-reputation streak?

I placed my bet on CR7 on OneHash | https://www.onehash.com/event/special_events/ballon_dor/20268

Odds for Ronaldo - x 2.575

Odds for Messi -  x 4.937

I'm for Ronaldo because he won UCL and Euro 2016 ..

Do you think that there is a chance that another player can win it?

That site does not work. When you click on it nothing loads and you see the words "server error". Seems like Onehash is not a very professional betting platform if they have server problems. Or maybe I caught them at a wrong time. Anyway, even if they go online now, I would still avoid them.

What sites did you other guys use for making a bet on the Ballon d'Or? If possible, one with a good reputation?

[Lordhermes]

The previous time, Robert Lewandowski came quite close to winning it but was unsuccessful. But even though he's one of the current favorites to win the Ballon d'Or, I believe Benzema will receive more support. He had a successful season the previous year, leading his squad to the champions league final and winning the title. If Lewandowski isn't given preference for denying him the previous time, Benzema will undoubtedly win the award this year because his performance was the finest.

The two players with the highest odds to win the Ballon d'or are Benzema and Lewandowski. I don't think any of the players in the contenders category will come close to taking home the award this year, despite their success with their individual teams.

All odds favor Benzema; he is the front-runner for the prize. Lawandosky was at his best last year but he was robed for the award. Because he lost out the past time, no one will give him the award this time. I'm pleased for Benzema as he will be receiving his first Ballon d'Or award. He gave all for Madrid last year; regrettably, he has missed games this season due to injuries. That won't stop him from taking the Ballon d'Or home, though. Messi and Ronaldo have been the front-runners for the prize for ten years. Due to their advancing years and how it has affected their performances, neither of them is the favorite this year.

[Xxmodded]

All odds favor Benzema; he is the front-runner for the prize. Lawandosky was at his best last year but he was robed for the award. Because he lost out the past time, no one will give him the award this time. I'm pleased for Benzema as he will be receiving his first Ballon d'Or award. He gave all for Madrid last year; regrettably, he has missed games this season due to injuries. That won't stop him from taking the Ballon d'Or home, though. Messi and Ronaldo have been the front-runners for the prize for ten years. Due to their advancing years and how it has affected their performances, neither of them is the favorite this year.

Ballon d'Or depending last season performance actually no doubt to choose Karim Benzema for the winner, but in this season he lost touch and difficult scoring goals with Real Madrid although have got injury. Lewandowski have consistent performance but bad reputation at champion league with Barcelona seems little chance can win Ballon d'Or this season. All odd favor for Karim Benzema is the winner of Ballon d'Or is realistic what his achievement with Real Madrid last season, success get champion league and la liga trophies I think enough to give him Ballon d'Or.

[Roman_Picisan]

All odds favor Benzema; he is the front-runner for the prize. Lawandosky was at his best last year but he was robed for the award. Because he lost out the past time, no one will give him the award this time. I'm pleased for Benzema as he will be receiving his first Ballon d'Or award. He gave all for Madrid last year; regrettably, he has missed games this season due to injuries. That won't stop him from taking the Ballon d'Or home, though. Messi and Ronaldo have been the front-runners for the prize for ten years. Due to their advancing years and how it has affected their performances, neither of them is the favorite this year.

Ballon d'Or depending last season performance actually no doubt to choose Karim Benzema for the winner, but in this season he lost touch and difficult scoring goals with Real Madrid although have got injury. Lewandowski have consistent performance but bad reputation at champion league with Barcelona seems little chance can win Ballon d'Or this season. All odd favor for Karim Benzema is the winner of Ballon d'Or is realistic what his achievement with Real Madrid last season, success get champion league and la liga trophies I think enough to give him Ballon d'Or.

This year's Ballon D'or will be determined by the addition of world leagues in the FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar, predictions at clubs can be shifted in the calculations, but this condition is interesting to see how the regulations await how this year's FIFA World Cup is held at the end of the calendar season.

[alegotardo]

My opinion is that Benzema is the one who deserves to win this award this time, he is clearly the best player in Europe, and also the best in the world.
Benzema had a magical year with the Real Madrid shirt, he was the team's great hero in winning the Champions League 2021/2022 and also La Liga. Not to mention his impressive numbers.... he scored 44 goals and 15 assists in 46 games last season.
If he doesn't win that award, then there's definitely something very wrong with the world of football.

[Maestro75]

personally i would wish it to Robert Lewandowski very much ... he was so close to winning it the last two years and this year it should finally be that way

Me too I want him to win it. It is not for nothing that some fans nicknamed 'Lewangoalski.' He is no doubt a great player and goal scoring machine. Like what Welsh said, the event is more of popularity contest than competitiveness. I hope some not too familiar faces are recognised for their skills and not their faces at this year's event. It is good that those two who have dominated it for years will not be favourites. Messi and CR7 have done their part and it is time for them to take a back seat and allow hardworking youngsters come up. I hope Robert wins it.

[cygan]

there have been 4 nations that have won the golden ball a total of 7 times and it looks like no player from those four countries will get his hands on the trophy this year either

[mindrust]

did not want to create a new thread and therefore i now BTCump this one
soon the annual award of the ballon d'or trophy is coming up again and according to transfermarkt there are 3 favorites to win the golden ball. personally i would wish it to Robert Lewandowski very much ... he was so close to winning it the last two years and this year it should finally be that way

Haaland should win it. He is a damn monster. Even if he don't win the prize this year, few years later maybe he will be winning it every year like CR/Messi.

He played 218 games and scored 176 goals according to google and he is only 22 years old. More to it, he is a weight of 88 kilograms and height of 1.94 meters. How the fuck he can do that... and with that body?

The dude looks like he was artificially manufactured in a laboratory.

[Ondekinecakabilirim]

My opinion is that Benzema is the one who deserves to win this award this time, he is clearly the best player in Europe, and also the best in the world.
Benzema had a magical year with the Real Madrid shirt, he was the team's great hero in winning the Champions League 2021/2022 and also La Liga. Not to mention his impressive numbers.... he scored 44 goals and 15 assists in 46 games last season.
If he doesn't win that award, then there's definitely something very wrong with the world of football.

There is always speculation about the Ballon d'Or. But despite those speculations, it does not lose anything from its prestige. If these discussions continue, a more prestigious alternative organization should be organized in its place.

This year, seasonal performances will be evaluated instead of the calendar year. Benzema was by far the best performing player of the past year. He has 44 goals and 15 assists. He won the Champions League, La Liga, UEFA Nations League and Spanish Super Cup. He's totally a winner. If they give this award to someone else, the Ballon d'Or would be a worthless award ceremony for me.

[Zaguru12]

It's Ballon d'or day
I feel its bias to put Mane and Vinicius on the underdog list both were outstanding last season compare to those on the contender list.
Mane should even be right up there with the likes of Benzema and Lewa, considering his heroic for both club and Country. He guided Senegal to win African confederation Cup and also qualifying to the World Cup finals. He was instrumental to Liverpool's Fa Cup and League Cup win. He was also an integral part of Liverpool's team that came Runners up in both English Premier League and UEFA Champions league. If the Argentina's intercontinental Cup win was enough for Messi to win his 7th Ballon D'or, then Mane should be on the Favourite list as well

[Bananington]

Mane should even be right up there with the likes of Benzema and Lewa, considering his heroic for both club and Country. He guided Senegal to win African confederation Cup and also qualifying to the World Cup finals. He was instrumental to Liverpool's Fa Cup and League Cup win. He was also an integral part of Liverpool's team that came Runners up in both English Premier League and UEFA Champions league. If the Argentina's intercontinental Cup win was enough for Messi to win his 7th Ballon D'or, then Mane should be on the Favorite list as well

I quite agree with this, Mane is a massively underrated player. His contribution this past year was enormous from club to country football and he deserves some level of proper recognition even if we all know that the award this year is going the way of Benzema whose form and contribution last season was undeniable especially for club. For me, I hope that the result this year is unbiased and void of manipulation.

[Lordhermes]

Mane should even be right up there with the likes of Benzema and Lewa, considering his heroic for both club and Country. He guided Senegal to win African confederation Cup and also qualifying to the World Cup finals. He was instrumental to Liverpool's Fa Cup and League Cup win. He was also an integral part of Liverpool's team that came Runners up in both English Premier League and UEFA Champions league. If the Argentina's intercontinental Cup win was enough for Messi to win his 7th Ballon D'or, then Mane should be on the Favorite list as well

I quite agree with this, Mane is a massively underrated player. His contribution this past year was enormous from club to country football and he deserves some level of proper recognition even if we all know that the award this year is going the way of Benzema whose form and contribution last season was undeniable especially for club. For me, I hope that the result this year is unbiased and void of manipulation.
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Mane should even be right up there with the likes of Benzema and Lewa, considering his heroic for both club and Country. He guided Senegal to win African confederation Cup and also qualifying to the World Cup finals. He was instrumental to Liverpool's Fa Cup and League Cup win. He was also an integral part of Liverpool's team that came Runners up in both English Premier League and UEFA Champions league. If the Argentina's intercontinental Cup win was enough for Messi to win his 7th Ballon D'or, then Mane should be on the Favorite list as well

I quite agree with this, Mane is a massively underrated player. His contribution this past year was enormous from club to country football and he deserves some level of proper recognition even if we all know that the award this year is going the way of Benzema whose form and contribution last season was undeniable especially for club. For me, I hope that the result this year is unbiased and void of manipulation.

We have resolved our disagreement; this year's Ballon d'Or goes to Benzema because no one else deserve  it. Despite the fact that Mane and Lawandosky were also front-runners for the award, Benezma will win it , I believe Lawandosky should also be honored because he was denied the award last.

Karim Benzema, many congratulations in advance on winning your first Ballon D'or!

[GxSTxV]

Ballon d'or of this year 2022 was so obvious to go for karim benzima he really deserve it. He was a fighter on champion league and every match he was the player that score in last minutes. He also did a remontada against Manchester city in final match all alone and was the reason that real madrid took champions league. He fighted with all his power.

[rby]

It's Ballon d'or day
I feel its bias to put Mane and Vinicius on the underdog list both were outstanding last season compare to those on the contender list.

The compiler of that infographic is so controversial, I don't know why Mane was placed under the underdogs competing for the Ballon D'or.  How can you place Mane as an underdog
 Mane is supposed to be right up there and he should have better chances than Lewandowski and Kelvin.

Mane did well for Liverpool yp to the final of UEFA Champions League, won the FA Cup, finished second in the EPL and won the African Nations Cup and yet he is considered as an underdog. Thank god he left Liverpool he has been so much underrated in football. Meanwhile the final award went to Benzema and Mane among the 4 finalists.

[cygan]

congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.

[Hyphen(-)]

congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.

Congratulations, Karim Benzima (Big BENZ), on receiving this well-deserved honor.

This is a prize for which almost everyone knows the winner; we were just waiting for the right time, which was today, when his former coach Zidane announced the winner.
Benzima is a player with a big heart; he always cheers on his teammates when they win awards, and now it's his turn. Congratulations to Karim Benzima, the best player in the world.

[W Jr.]

congratulations to the french world class striker Kerim Benzema for winning the golden ball. Robert Lewandowski was certainly his toughest competitor but the difference between the two players was that one won the cl and the other did not.

First of all, congratulations to Karim Benzema. He really deserved this award this year. It was clear that they were competing with Lewandowski, but the incredible good work he did with Real Madrid at UCL helped him win the award. Lewandowski's performance this year may bring him this award next year.