For the first time, the Ballon d'Or winner is not known in advance. There was no interview with the winner, no photo session in his living room with the award, no promises made to the clubs invite...

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Original Title: For the first time, the Ballon d’Or winner is not known in advance. There was no interview with the winner, no photo session in his living room with the award, no promises made to the clubs invited to attend. Potential winners will be left in the dark about their fate.