2022 Ballon d'Or

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2022-ballon-d-or

1. What is the awarding body?
2. What is the evaluation period?
3. What is the Ballon d'Or and why is it special?
4. Why did the 2022 Ballon d'Or use a season-based evaluation instead of a calendar year?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the awarding body?France Football
2. What is the evaluation period?2021–22 European football season
3. What is the Ballon d'Or and why is it special?The Ballon d'Or is a shiny golden ball given to the best soccer player. It is special because it celebrates the most outstanding player in football each year.
4. Why did the 2022 Ballon d'Or use a season-based evaluation instead of a calendar year?The 2022 award looked at players' performance during the 2021–22 European football season. This change helps match the rhythm of leagues and tournaments that span two calendar years.

Ballon d'Or Féminin: The prestigious award recognizing the world's best female footballer.
Kopa Trophy: Awarded to the outstanding male player under the age of 21.
Yashin Trophy: An accolade presented to the premier male goalkeeper globally.
Gerd Müller Trophy: Honors the player with the highest number of goals scored across all competitions.