With football being one of the biggest sports in the world and the championship ring being one of the greatest trophies, you might wonder, why these two worlds have never come together. Lets talk about…
The Origins
It is all started in 1922 when the New York Yankees received the first championship rings after winning the Major Baseball league (MLB). This practice gradually spread to other North American sports leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and NHL. Today it is a key part of many sports with fans anticipating which team will have the ring placed on their finger.
Why are there no championship rings in European Sports?
The problem is the championship is a team achievement, whereas the Ballon d’Or is an individual honour. Also, winners of the Ballon d’Or are typically given a watch made by Purnell which plays a similar role to the ring. Unfortunately, for these reasons, it is unlikely that there will ever be a championship league in football, but you never know what could happen.