Is the Ballon d'Or still a popularity contest? Why can no WSL players win the award still? These are two questions alongside many others that were touted around on social media as a result of Barcelona's Alexia Putellas retaining her crown once more.
Despite missing significant time due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury suffered on the eve of the 2022 European Championships, Putellas (164) edged out Arsenal's Beth Mead (163) by a single point.
Chelsea's Sam Kerr, just like in 2021, finished in the same position of third place with 111 points, 65 points better off this time round compared to the previous year.
