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The coveted world player of the year award will from now return to its original home after France Football's agreement with FIFA finished.
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The next recipient will be determined by a vote of journalists in Europe, whereas players and managers will no longer have a say in the voting.
Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi won the award for a record fifth time in 2015.
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