From Novak Djokovic to bad scheduling, women get more disrespect than celebration at Ballon d'Or ceremony
Why the women's schedule and international window wasn't regarded when organizing the Ballon d'Or ceremony is beyond me. The bright shine of the trophy is dulled by women consistently being an afterthought, writers Shireen Ahmed.
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![FC Barcelona's and Spain's national team midfielder Aitana Bonmati, right, receives the 2023 Women's Ballon d'Or award from Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic during the 67th Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) award ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) A woman accepts an award on stage.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7016514.1698946005!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/france-soccer-golden-ball-award.jpg)
Why the women's schedule and international window wasn't regarded when organizing the Ballon d'Or ceremony is beyond me. The bright shine of the trophy is dulled by women consistently being an afterthought, writers Shireen Ahmed.