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The FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament's best player, was first given out at which edition of the tournament?
CORRECT ANSWER
1982
The FIFA World Cup Golden Ball award for the tournament's best player was introduced at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, first won by Paolo Rossi.
ALL OPTIONS
A1966
B1974
โ1982
D1990
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