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Gianni Rivera
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Giovanni "Gianni" Rivera is an Italian politician and former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for clubs Alessandria and AC Milan.
Juan Schiaffino and Rivera in 1960.
Juan Schiaffino and Rivera in 1960.
Rivera lifting the Cup Winners' Cup in 1968.
Rivera lifting the Cup Winners' Cup in 1968.
Rivera lifting the Ballon d'Or in 1969.
Rivera lifting the Ballon d'Or in 1969.
Romeo Benetti, Luciano Chiarugi, Rivera and Giuseppe Sabadini at Schiphol in May 1974.
Romeo Benetti, Luciano Chiarugi, Rivera and Giuseppe Sabadini at Schiphol in May 1974.
Ballon d'Or
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The Ballon d'Or is an annual association football award presented by French magazine France Football since 1956 to honour the player judged to have performed the best over the previous season.
Gianni Rivera
…and technical ability. Regarded as one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time, and by some as Italy's greatest player ever, he was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1969, and placed 19th in IFFHS's election for the World Player of the 20th Century. In 2015, he became the first Italian footballer out of 100…
The Ballon d'Or trophy
The Ballon d'Or trophy
December 1956 issue of France Football magazine presenting the inaugural Ballon d'Or winner—Stanley Matthews.
December 1956 issue of France Football magazine presenting the inaugural Ballon d'Or winner—Stanley Matthews.
Gianni Rivera hoisting the 1969 Ballon d'Or.
Gianni Rivera hoisting the 1969 Ballon d'Or.
Lionel Messi has won a record eight Ballons d'Or across three different decades, and holds the record for most consecutive wins, with four between 200
Lionel Messi has won a record eight Ballons d'Or across three different decades, and holds the record for most consecutive wins, with four between 2009 and 2012.