Twerking the tip of sexism iceberg

Ballon d'Or host's bad 'joke' was just the latest example of how sport clings to old prejudices

LONDON - Last week marked the inaugural presentation of the female Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual prize in women's soccer.

But the historic victory for the women's game was overshadowed by sexism, when French master of ceremonies Martin Solveig asked winner Ada Hegerberg to "twerk" on stage.