So I’ve only recently started following football and decided to watch the ballon d’or awards last night for the first time. I can confirm it will also be my last.

The vibe I was getting was that it’s obviously meant to be a prestigious award show. It is giving the most prestigious but individual awards in football - I think.

However, the issues with language barriers is weird. No English translations besides one guy speaking a few words every 10 minutes who you couldn’t hear. I’m not sure if this is different on other platforms but on TNT/discovery for the UK this was the case.

The production was lack luster and clearly a little unorganised. Focus was put on the awards being brought down from the Eiffel tower in LV suitcases and sent on a speed boat. Glitz, glamour, gold etc but not in a good way?

All but few guests seemed to not want to be there. Most seemed uncomfortable and awkward. Didier did a decent job but all in all the wording choices of their questions were weird, suggesting and had to force people to answer when they clearly didn’t want to.

Also the booing of Martinez was a shambles.

I’m just curious as to why this is the case. Is there anything in the past that people don’t like about the show which makes them not want to be there? Is it all the language barriers so people are on edge? Why isn’t it better organised? Or am I wrong?

  • emize@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    To be honest probably none of them do.

    Its the middle of a season, the schedule is tight and the last thing they want to do is fly to France, sit in uncomfortable clothes for a few hours and then fly back.

    Would probably much rather be rehabing or resting.

    No idea why they don’t do this shit during the offseason.

    • AlternativeRun5727@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      During the off-season which for these players consists of about 2 weeks, they’re on holiday. No way they would go during that time.

      • SabastianG@alien.topBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        You could easily pick during pre season instead of during the actual season. Obviously not when theyre all on holiday. Think a bit

    • Sol-idSnake@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      I bet they ain’t uncomfortable mate. I wear a fairly cheap suit every day for work and I feel like I’m in pyjamas. Sometimes I’ll get home, lay on the sofa and just fall asleep in them, they’re so comfy.

      These overpaid mother fuckers are wearing the softest, most luxurious fabrics in existence.

    • ProfetF9@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      I was just imagining Haaland was farting and it was so funny (i was a tad high so excuse my poor amusement)