As the greatest in the football industry come together at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris for a celebration of greatness, the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony is sure to enthral the world once again.
Both up-and-coming players and seasoned pros seeking to follow in the footsteps of greats like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who together won 13 of the previous 15 trophies, will be featured on this esteemed evening.
The ceremony will mark the 68th edition of the prestigious awards, which are held annually in the French capital.
The presentation will expand the acknowledgement for significant efforts in all areas of the sport by adding two new awards this year: Men’s Coach of the Year and Women’s Coach of the Year, in addition to the well-known Ballon d’Or and Ballon d’Or Féminin.
About the Ballon d’Or awards
The Ballon d’Or awards honour the year’s best players, coaches and clubs in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
The Ballon d’Or, one of the most prestigious awards in football, was established by France Football in 1956 with the first winner as England’s Stanley Matthews who was playing with Blackpool FC. Originally conceived as a European prize awarded only to European players, it honoured the continent’s best based on votes from prominent journalists.
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