GOLDEN BALL annual award awarded by France Football magazine to the best player in the world in its male and female version. Until 1995 only European players were considered, but it became extensive to any player in the world. Between 2010 and 2015 it was awarded in conjunction with FIFA. A similar prize is the GOLD GLOVE awarded by FIFA to the best goalkeeper of a World Cup, although there is this denomination in various sports, such as baseball or boxing.