An original trophy is produced for each existing category every year and all laureates do keep their trophy. As such and given that Diego Maradona and Pelé were both awarded honorary Ballon d'Or trophies for their entire football career (as they were not eligible ...
The ceremony is expected to start at approximately7:30pm GMT (2:30pm ET), with the build-up commencing a number of hours before. In addition to announcing the Men's Ballon d'Or award, the Women's winner, Kopa Trophy (presented to the best performing player under the a...
However, international impressions only count for so much. James Rodriguez won Player of the Tournament in theCopa Americaas Colombia finished runners-up, but he will be nowhere near the Ballon d'Or nominations. Who are the favourites for the 2024 Ballon d'Or? Vi...
With the end of the season fast approaching, players will be looking to impress as they look to earn a nomination for this year's Ballon d'Or. Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi is in line to receive a nomination. The forward helped Argentina win the World Cup back in...
The Ballon d'Or gala returns on Monday, as France Football recognises the outstanding performers in the men's and women's game in 2021. The Ballon d’Or gala returns on Monday, with Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas the favourite to claim the women’s award and a number of...
Another young England midfielder who was up for the Ballon d'Or for the first time, Phil Foden spent 2021 showing the world why there has been so much excitement surrounding him at Manchester City over the past decade. Still just 21, Foden has the world at his feet regardless of which po...
Even though it was judged to be offside, this made it to be one of the best highlights of the game. Luckily, the interviewers were able to catch the feelings of Speed about the offside goal. Notably, IShowSpeed is a known fan ofCr...