MASOL MEDIA

22/09/2025

WHAT IS BALLON D'OR

The Ballon d’Or (Golden Ball) is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football. Here’s how it is given and announced:

1. Nomination of Players

Each year, France Football (the award’s organizer) releases a shortlist of nominated players (usually about 30).

These players are selected based on their performance for club and country in the previous season/year.

2. Voting Process

A panel of international journalists (one representative per country) votes.

Each journalist chooses their top 5 players, ranking them from 1st to 5th.

Points are awarded: 1st place = 6 points, 2nd = 4 points, 3rd = 3 points, 4th = 2 points, 5th = 1 point.

Votes are tallied to determine the winner.

3. Announcement Ceremony

A gala ceremony is held (usually in Paris).

The rankings are revealed starting from the lower positions, building suspense until the top 3.

Finally, the winner’s name is announced live on stage.

4. Award Presentation

The winner is invited on stage, presented with the golden ball trophy, and gives a speech.

Afterward, photos, interviews, and celebrations follow.

👉 So, the Ballon d’Or is first decided by secret voting, then officially announced during a ceremony, and finally presented with the trophy.

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A blood moon refers to a total lunar eclipse during which the moon takes on a deep red or reddish-orange color. This eerie hue is caused by Earth’s atmosphere filtering sunlight, allowing only the red wavelengths to reach and illuminate the moon.

Here’s a breakdown of what happens:

🔴 Why It's Red:

During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth comes directly between the sun and the moon.

Sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere gets scattered. Shorter wavelengths (blue/violet) scatter more, while longer wavelengths (red/orange) pass through and are bent toward the moon.

This red light paints the moon, giving it the characteristic "blood" color.

🌕 Blood Moon vs. Other Moons:

Blood Moon: Total lunar eclipse moon.

Blue Moon: Second full moon in a single calendar month.

Supermoon: When the moon is closest to Earth and appears larger.

Sometimes you get a "Super Blood Moon", which is both large and red.

🌍 Cultural and Historical Significance:

In various cultures, a blood moon has been seen as an omen, symbolizing change, danger, or divine messages.

In recent years, it's become a popular astronomical event for stargazers and photographers.