This prize isn't as intresting anymore like it used to be some years ago so i don't care who wins it
I agree the last two years it was a quite weird event without any ceremony. But this time they made like a proper event and it was streamed live unlike the previous two
When Ronaldo did not show up for the ceremony, it became clear that Messi would win the prize.
I remember 2010 when they gave Messi third his Ball ... instead.. supposed to be given to Andres Iniesta that year Spaine won Worl Cup in South Africa!!!
This year same sh*t !! Hate them!
I remember 2010. And I would still give that Golden Ball to Wesley Sneijder, he won the Champions League, played in the World Cup final against Spain, where Iniesta scored the winning goal in extra time. In general, I agree with you that then it was necessary to reward someone from the "workers" - Iniesta or Sneijder.
But it is necessary to recognize that football is also a show, the result is brought mainly by creators. And coaches, captains and the press would vote for Messi or Ronaldo, not van Deik.