The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place in London this Monday, 26 October, to crown the successors to Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí.
The 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or is taking place this Monday, 26 October, in London. The evening, eagerly awaited by the football world, is set to crown the new winners who will succeed Ousmane Dembélé among the men and Aitana Bonmatí among the women.
Each year, the event brings together players, coaches, executives and journalists around a trophy that honours the best individual performance of the past season. The awards presented are not limited to the men's and women's Ballon d'Or: other distinctions, such as the Kopa Trophy reserved for young talents, or the prize for best goalkeeper, complete the ceremony.
Ahead of the announcement of the names, predictions are running high in the specialist media. Several players competing in Europe's major leagues and having shone with both their club and their national team figure among the most frequently cited candidates. Observers point out that the jury's choice rests on a vote by journalists from many countries, which sometimes explains gaps between the widely tipped favourites and the final result.
To follow the evening, viewers should take into account the broadcast schedule, generally set for late afternoon or evening in France, as well as the channels or platforms carrying the event. Organisers usually release the full list of nominees a few days in advance, allowing viewers to prepare.
Beyond the honours list, the ceremony offers an opportunity to gauge the evolution of world football, both on the sporting level and in terms of the recognition given to women's football, whose trophy now holds a central place. The results of the evening will be published as soon as they are officially announced.
Each year, the event brings together players, coaches, executives and journalists around a trophy that honours the best individual performance of the past season. The awards presented are not limited to the men's and women's Ballon d'Or: other distinctions, such as the Kopa Trophy reserved for young talents, or the prize for best goalkeeper, complete the ceremony.
Ahead of the announcement of the names, predictions are running high in the specialist media. Several players competing in Europe's major leagues and having shone with both their club and their national team figure among the most frequently cited candidates. Observers point out that the jury's choice rests on a vote by journalists from many countries, which sometimes explains gaps between the widely tipped favourites and the final result.
To follow the evening, viewers should take into account the broadcast schedule, generally set for late afternoon or evening in France, as well as the channels or platforms carrying the event. Organisers usually release the full list of nominees a few days in advance, allowing viewers to prepare.
Beyond the honours list, the ceremony offers an opportunity to gauge the evolution of world football, both on the sporting level and in terms of the recognition given to women's football, whose trophy now holds a central place. The results of the evening will be published as soon as they are officially announced.
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Source: Ouest-France