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Ballon d'Or voting controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I didn't pick him'

The Ballon d'Or was dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for years, but their stranglehold on the prestigious award wasn't without its controversy - particularly in 2013

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