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'Leaked' viral image of this year's Ballon d'Or standings shows Robert Lewandowski as the winner ahead of Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah... but fans are divided over whether document is a fake

An image of what is being claimed to be the final standings for this year's Ballon d'Or has been leaked online, with Robert Lewandowski in top spot.

The picture is of a document supposedly from France Football, which is dated October 25 and shows the rankings of those in the running for this year's prize.

It has sparked significant debate online, centering on the veracity of the document.

This is an image of the document that some claim shows the final Ballon d'Or standings
Robert Lewandowski will win his first Ballon d'Or aged 33 if the list ends up being genuine

Robert Lewandowski will win his first Ballon d'Or aged 33 if the list ends up being genuine

If the image is in fact genuine, then the Bayern Munich forward will win football's greatest individual accolade for the first time on November 29.