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Alexia Putellas a worthy Ballon d’Or winner but the limited shortlist illustrates flaws

Alexia Putellas a worthy Ballon d’Or winner but the limited shortlist illustrates flaws

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Neglect of African football and a third win for the Spanish great does little to challenge narrative that the prize is reserved only for top nations’ players After a four-year wait, Alexia Putellas is the queen of women’s football once again. Receiving the Ballon d’Or for a record-equalling third time…

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