GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

FIFA WORLD CUP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When was the Golden Ball first awarded?
A
1972
B
1982
C
1992
D
2002
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The current award was introduced in the 1982 FIFA World Cup, sponsored by Adidas and France Football. Oliver Kahn is to date the only goalkeeper to have won the award, which he did in the FIFA World Cup 2002. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi became the first player to win two Golden Balls.

Detailed explanation-2: -History. Stanley Matthews of England was the inaugural winner of the Ballon d’Or. Prior to 2007, the award was generally known as the continental European Footballer of the Year award in English language and much international media.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lionel Messi of Argentina wins the Golden Ball 2022 FIFA World Cup for his outstanding performance. FIFA World 2022 is the last World Cup match of Messi.

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