Ballon d'Or Féminin

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/ballon-d-or-f-minin

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 institution?France Football magazine
2. What is the awarded for?The best female association football player of the previous season
3. How is the winner chosen?A jury of football journalists, former winners, and coaches looks at statistics, tactics, leadership, consistency, and impact on important games. They then vote to pick the best player of the season.
4. When did the Ballon d'Or Féminin start?The award started in 2018, and the first winner was Ada Hegerberg.

Association Football: The sport commonly known as soccer, played with a ball between two teams of 11 players.
Accolade: An award or praise given as a sign of respect or admiration.
Pinnacle: The highest point or culmination of something, such as a career.