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From as early as I remember I wanted to be the best player in the world and to win the Ballon d'Or.
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The speaker describes a lifelong ambition: from their earliest memories, they wanted to reach the highest level in football and be recognised as its best player. Winning the Ballon d'Or represents the specific personal achievement they set their sights on. The quote presents this goal as long-standing and clearly defined.
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