OTD E0048 — 18 Dec 1956: Hanot, Matthews & The First Ballon d’Or

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OTD: Your Daily Dose of Soccer History

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A daily show about football’s past—told in less than 10 minutes. OTD blends narrative with researched sources, timelines, and the laws behind the drama, from iconic goals to obscure controversies. Why you’ll love it: zero fluff and stories you can share with confidence. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the “I never knew that” moments. Send ideas or fixes to otd@17lawsguy.com

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OTD E0048 — 18 Dec 1956: Hanot, Matthews & The First Ballon d’Or

OTD: Your Daily Dose of Soccer History

11 minutes 6 seconds

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OTD E0048 — 18 Dec 1956: Hanot, Matthews & The First Ballon d’Or

18 Dec 1956: L’Équipe reveals the very first Ballon d’Or – and 41 year-old Stanley Matthews finishes just ahead of Alfredo Di Stéfano and Raymond Kopa. We follow Gabriel Hanot from the European Cup to creating the award, explain why Matthews won, and tell the story of how he actually received the trophy live via BBC link-up – then trace how the Ballon d’Or evolved from a European newspaper poll into a global spectacle in a team sport.
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