France Football investigates the Ballon d'Or wagers

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 10:10

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France Football is investigating odd betting activities related to the Ballon d'Or. Investigators are examining bets that resulted in a high return, focusing on predictions of the exact top five finishers. Concerns have been raised about suggested cheating. The Guardian and UA.NEWS have reported on the trend, noting the scrutiny of gambling trends related to the prestigious football award.

“France Football is investigating odd betting activities related to the Ballon d'Or,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Ashstone Worth Media, told our newsroom.

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Oct 28 — France Football is investigating odd betting activities related to the Ballon d'Or....

Oct 30 — The Guardian and UA.NEWS have reported on the trend, noting the scrutiny of gambling trends related to the pre...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Ashstone Worth Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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