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The Antique Football on X: "Allan Simonsen lifts his Ballon d'Or after being voted Footballer of the Year 1977 http://t.co/wC7sBD5nAd" / X
Is it true that no players primarily playing left-back or right-back during a particular year have ever won the Ballon d'Or during that year? If so, why? Are the best players not
Borussia Mönchengladbach - A real pleasure to see Allan Simonsen and his 1977 Ballon d'Or at BORUSSIA-PARK tonight 👋 One word: Legend! 🐎💚 | Facebook
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Borussia Legend Allan Simonsen is seen with his ballon d'or from 1977... Photo d'actualité - Getty Images
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