The Ballon d’Or (Golden Ball) is awarded annually to the world’s best player, and the recipient is selected through a voting process. The decision is made by national team coaches, national team captains, and selected journalists from around the world. The three finalists for the 2013 Ballon d’Or were Franck Ribéry, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s popularity and impact extend globally, including Africa, where he has a significant fan base. The poll mentioned in your message reflects the support Ronaldo received from fans in Africa. However, the final decision on the Ballon d’Or winner rests with the official voters, and the outcome was announced in January 2014. Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2013 Ballon d’Or, marking his second time receiving the prestigious award.
