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Who is responsible for selecting the winner of the Golden Ball award at the FIFA World Cup?
Who is responsible for selecting the winner of the Golden Ball award at the FIFA World Cup?
- The coaches
- The players
- The FIFA technical committee
- The media representatives (correct)
Which company sponsored the Golden Ball award in the 1982 FIFA World Cup?
Which company sponsored the Golden Ball award in the 1982 FIFA World Cup?
- Adidas (correct)
- Nike
- Under Armour
- Puma
Who was the first goalkeeper to win the Golden Ball award in a FIFA World Cup?
Who was the first goalkeeper to win the Golden Ball award in a FIFA World Cup?
- Gianluigi Buffon
- Manuel Neuer
- Iker Casillas
- Oliver Kahn (correct)
Which player became the first to win two Golden Balls at the FIFA World Cup?
Which player became the first to win two Golden Balls at the FIFA World Cup?
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What are the Silver Ball and Bronze Ball awards given for at the FIFA World Cup?
What are the Silver Ball and Bronze Ball awards given for at the FIFA World Cup?
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Study Notes
Golden Ball Award at FIFA World Cup
- The winner of the Golden Ball award is selected by a panel of journalists voted by the FIFA Football Committee.
- The Golden Ball award recognizes the tournament's best player based on individual performance.
Sponsorship in 1982 FIFA World Cup
- The Golden Ball award in the 1982 FIFA World Cup was sponsored by the French company, L'Equipe.
First Goalkeeper Winner
- Lev Yashin, the legendary Soviet goalkeeper, was the first goalkeeper to win the Golden Ball award during a FIFA World Cup.
First Player with Two Golden Balls
- Brazil's Pelé became the first player to win the Golden Ball award twice at the FIFA World Cup, achieving this feat in both 1958 and 1970.
Silver Ball and Bronze Ball Awards
- The Silver Ball award is given to the tournament's second-best player, while the Bronze Ball is awarded to the third-best player based on their performances throughout the World Cup.
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