France Football has approved new individual awards.
From now on, the Golden Ball will be awarded not only to men, but also to women. Also the prize will be given to the best football player under the age of 21. The award will bear the name of French football player Raymond Kopy.
Note that Kopa played from the 50's to the late 60's of the last century. The forward played for the French "Angers", "Reims" and Real Madrid, for which he scored 24 goals in 79 games.
Awarding of the Golden Ball from France Football will take place on December 3 in Paris.
Recall, FIFA recognized midfielder "Real" Luka Modrica the best footballer in the world.