The Ballon d'Or, first awarded in 1956, evolved from recognizing Europe's best footballer to an international prize, expanding eligibility to non-European players in 1995.
Pele, regarded as football's first global superstar, was never eligible to win a Ballon d'Or but was named Football Player of the Century by France Football.
In a retrospective evaluation, France Football recognized Pele and other pre-1995 players as deserving winners, despite the official Ballon d'Or results remaining unchanged.
Football legends like Diego Maradona have also seen their historical significance revised by France Football, emphasizing the ever-evolving narrative of football greatness.
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