Question: The 1956 Ballon d'Or was awarded to which player who was the first to receive a knighthood while still active?
Sentence (from "Ballon d'Or 1956"): The 1956 Ballon d'Or, given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries, was awarded to Stanley Matthews on 18 December 1956.
Relevant evidence: Yes