FIFA has opted to extend the voting period for the Ballon d’Or awards following a low number of responses from designated representatives.
The original deadline passed on Friday, but voters now have until November 29 to make their choice, with the prize to be presented in Zurich on January 13.
As part of FIFA’s decision, those who have already voted are able to change their mind.
“Due to a low number of responses from coaches and captains of the national teams as well as media representatives and in order to ensure a representative number of votes, FIFA and France Football have extended the deadline for the voting until 29 November 2013,” a FIFA spokesperson confirmed.
“Member Associations and media representatives who had been invited to vote on the above mentioned awards have been informed accordingly.
“Votes which had already been submitted can be changed until November 29.”
