THE BALOON D OR IS GIVEN BY THE FRENCH FOOTBALL MAGAZINE SINCE 1956. NOT F.I.F.A .

 Now the balloon  d or is a French word meaning GOLDEN BALL, and the French Magazine FRENCH FOOTBALL give it yearly to the world's best footballer   Goals, assists leadership discipline on  the pitch  is also Taje into account  red and yellow cards.

Now some people say  that Lionel messi is always wining the balloon d or as F.I.F.A wants him to win te award. But F.I.F.A have nothing whatsoever  to do with he balloon d or.