![Silver on Twitter: "Thread about the controversy surrounding the 2013 Ballon d'Or. For years, many have claimed that the award was rigged by FIFA in favor of the eventual winner, Cristiano Ronaldo. Silver on Twitter: "Thread about the controversy surrounding the 2013 Ballon d'Or. For years, many have claimed that the award was rigged by FIFA in favor of the eventual winner, Cristiano Ronaldo.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCcPuKkXMAMotP8.jpg)
Silver on Twitter: "Thread about the controversy surrounding the 2013 Ballon d'Or. For years, many have claimed that the award was rigged by FIFA in favor of the eventual winner, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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I voted for Drogba to win Ballon d'Or but my votes were changed to Messi and Ronaldo, ex-captain extraordinarily claims | The US Sun
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Franck Ribery Says He Was 'Disgusted' at Not Winning 2013 Ballon d'Or | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
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