The 1999 Ballon d'Or, given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries, was awarded to Rivaldo on 21 December 1999.
Barca's Brazilian midfielder Rivaldo was named the best football player in Europe ahead of Man United midfielder David Beckham and AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko.
In 1999, he won another La Liga title with Barcelona, and once again was the league's second-highest scorer with 24 goals. Rivaldo was named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or.
The top 5 at that year:
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nehbitz
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respect
Stephensna11
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Legend in the making ❤️❤️👏👏
Chinglensalam
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Our legend
souiprsz
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What a legend he was at Barcelona he should be given respect obviously (100%)
ÇULĒS10
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@figo a traitor, I loved him but hate him till now.
Loyal10
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Respect For that brazilian🙏🙏🙏🙏
vipulyadav
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let's talk on instagram ping me up on instagram - @vipulish
Pahklmpstu
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this 20th century is for messi en Ronaldo
Zuhbdmnuy
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if winning the balon dor was an art, Barcelona players will be the picasso of it
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for sure
tindongj
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if winning the balon dor was an art, Barcelona players will be the picasso of it