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Unworthy winner? Fans claim Rapinoe Ballon d’Or award based on politics rather than performances
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Football fans and pundits have questioned US forward Megan Rapinoe's Ballon d’Or prize for the world’s best women’s player, claiming it was based on “politics” and “a popularity contest” rather than performances on the pitch. Rapinoe, 34, was named the second recipient of France Football magazine’s top female accolade at a glitzy ceremony in Paris on Monday night. The star herself was not in attendance, instead sending a video message to the assembled great and the good of the football world. "It's absolutely incredible, congrats to the other nominees,” Rapinoe said. “I can't believe I'm the one winning in this field, it's been an incr

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