2024-10-29 03:50:06
22.15 – Report: Rodri celebrates amid Real Madrid boycott
22.13 – Rodri has posted some stunning numbers
22.08 – Always time for a selfie with the winners
22.04 – Top five in men’s award
21.59 – Rodri held off Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham to claim the top crown
21.52 – The moment Rodri become the 15th winner of the Ballon d’Or
21.46 – The Euro 2024 winner is emotional
“Incredible night for me tonight,” said Rodri. “I’ve so many thanks to so many people. For France Football and UEFA, and for those who voted for me, who put their trust in me. It is very special for me, and my family, for the values they have taught me. For helping me become the man I am. Who would have thought I’d be here? This is a victory for Spanish football.”
21.44 – Rodri has won the Ballon d’Or!
21.36 – George Weah set to present this year’s Ballon d’Or
21.28 – Full list of latest winners
Ballon d’Or Feminin: Aitana Bonmati
Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal
Men’s Coach of the Year: Carlo Ancelotti
Women’s Coach of the Year: Emma Hayes
Yashin Trophy: Emiliano Martinez
Men’s Club of the Year: Real Madrid
Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
Gerd Muller Trophy: Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe
21.23 – A golden moment for Bonmati
“When you are growing and have more experience, you have confidence,” said Bonmati. “It is not about the trophies, it is about having my teammates next to me. I am a humble person. I’m the same person I was 15 years ago with my feet right on the ground. This is what makes me happy.”
21.19 – Barcelona continue domination of top women’s award!
21.17 – Aitana Bonmati wins the women’s Ballon d’Or for a second straight year!
21.14 – USA coach Emma Hayes is women’s coach of the year!
21.11 – Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti is men’s coach of the year!
21.07 – Spain fly the flag after successful year
21.03 – Haaland ends in fifth spot in rankings
21.01 – Mpabbe finishes sixth in Ballon d’Or list!
20.56 – Socrates Award goes to Jennifer Hermoso!
20.51 – History in making for World Cup winner
20.50 – Further glory for inspired Aston Villa keeper Martinez
20.45 – Premier League talent enjoy recognition in Paris
20.38 – No wonder Harry is content with his efforts
20.29 – Kane happy with award-winning season
“Thank you to my club Bayern Munich, staff, teammates, for helping me score all the goals I scored,” said Kane after receiving the award from Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
“It’s an honour to take this award from a club legend, thank you very much.”
20.26 – Kane and Mbappe share the Gerd Muller Trophy!
20.23 – Lamine Yamal taking it all in his stride
20.20 – Special mention for the young United kid
20.15 – Toni Kroos is ninth in the final ranking!
20.13 – Harry Kane finishes 10th in Ballon d’Or list
20.12 – Gullit tips Yamal for future greatness
“I think he’s very mature in the way he plays,” said Gullit. “I think he has a huge future ahead of him and will win many trophies.
“I saw him in the Euros final against England. History was in his hands. We need young players, we need players to have the talent and show it. This is the thing we miss. We live in an era of players taking one or two touches, but we need to see players dribbling please!”
20.10 – FC Barcelona women earn team award in Paris
20.07 – The full Kopa Trophy rankings
20.05 – Kind words from 1987 Ballon d’Or Ruud Gullit
20.00 – LAMINE YAMAL WINS THE KOPA TROPHY!
“I’m so proud to receive this award,” says the young Barcelona winger after receiving the trophy from Ruud Gullit. He’s only 17.
19.50 – The world’s leading players take to the stage
19.45 – Not a bad trophy to have on mantelpiece
19.35 – Paris looking majestic this evening
19.28 – Taxi fare home shouldn’t be too much for PSG
19.21 – 2000 winner Luis Figo is looking the part
19.16 – Harry Kane is in the house
19.15 – Is this the winner of tonight’s main award?
19.10 – Ruben ready for a trip to the theatre
19.03 – A family affair for Lamine Yamal
18.55 – FC Barcelona lads are suited and booted
18.50 – How does format work for tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony?
18.45 – Toni Kroos has his own thoughts on tonight’s ceremony
18.40 – Milan icon showing his class on red carpet
18.25 – Why Pep is backing Rodri for glory
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed one of his own players to be the next recipient of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award – midfielder Rodri. Guardiola insists that his compatriot is simply “the best”, and believes that the former Atletico Madrid man can succeed Lionel Messi as the world’s best men’s player.
‘He is the best!’ – Guardiola backs Rodri for 2024 Ballon d’Or
18.15 – How do I watch tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony?
18.06 – The crowds are gathering near red carpet
18.03 – City playmaker Phil Foden earns 11th place
18.02 – 12th spot goes to the excellent Florian Wirtz
18.00 – Nobody is raining on Spain’s parade tonight
17.57 – Dani Olmo secures 13th spot in final list
17.54 – Atalanta’s Lookman rewarded with 14th place
17.50 – Williams secures 15th spot in men’s rankings
17.46 – The scene is set in Paris
17.41- Not a bad year for Spain’s national team
17.36 – Is Ballon d’Or coming home (to Premier League)?
17.31 – Granit Xhaka earns 16th ranking on final list!
17.26 – The Cole Palmer success story is remarkable
17.22 – Valverde earns 17th ranking on final list
17.20 – Real battle between two sets of football aristocrats
17.17 – 18th place for Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez
17.15 – 19th ranking for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard
17.10 – 20th spot for Inter midfielder Hakan
17.05 – Has mood music changed for Rodri a year on?
17.00 – Battle for women’s award continues to gather pace
16.54 – Bukayo Saka takes 21st spot
16.52 – Antonio Rudiger rewarded with 22nd ranking!
16.48 – Is this the great Rodri’s date with destiny?
16.45 – The clock is ticking towards a huge night
16.37 – Is Rodri set to claim Ballon d’Or tonight?
16.32 – All roads lead to Paris tonight!
16.29 – Ruben Dias rewarded with 23rd spot!
16.27 – Arsenal defender William Saliba 24th on final list
16.25 – Chelsea’s Cole Palmer earns 25th ranking!
16.23 – Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice earns 26th spot
16.20 – Vitinha ranked 27th for men’s Ballon d’Or
16.15 – Grimaldo claims 28th spot
16.10 – How to follow the 2024 Ballon D’or ceremony on TNT Sports
TNT Sports and Eurosport are running this dedicated live blog throughout the ceremony from Paris on Monday, October 28.
You can follow all the developments right here.
How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony
16.02 – Hummels and Dovbyk share 29th spot
15.58 – the countdown begins
The first names in the countdown to the winner of the women’s Ballon d’Or have been revealed!
15.55 – How to follow the 2024 Ballon D’or ceremony on TNT Sports
TNT Sports and Eurosport are running this dedicated live blog throughout the ceremony on Monday, October 28.
You can follow all the developments right here.
How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony
‘He is the best!’ – Guardiola backs Rodri for 2024 Ballon d’Or
15.50 – Ballon d’Or data
It is still a case of if Rodri wins, but if the Spain midfielder does triumph he would be the first man from his country to lift the trophy in over 60 years, according to this post.
15.40 – Spotted: Rodri arrives for tonight’s ceremony
Easy does it for the Man City star, as he exits his transport via crutches.
15.25 – Apparent fury in Madrid juxtaposed by smiles from Barca
Lamine Yamal, who is the hot favourite for the Kopa award, may well be a future Ballon d’Or winner too.
Nominees for the Kopa Trophy (for the best player under the age of 21 as of 31 July 2024):
Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona)
Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina, Manchester United)
Arda Güler (Türkiye, Real Madrid)
Karim Konaté (Ivory Coast, Salzburg)
Kobbie Mainoo (England, Manchester United)
João Neves (Portugal, Benfica / Paris Saint-Germain)
Savinho (Brazil, Girona / Manchester City)
Mathys Tel (France, Bayern München)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Warren Zaïre-Emery (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
15.15 – Reports suggest Madrid ‘convinced’ Vinicius Junior will miss out
As per RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins’ post: “Vinicius Jr.’s entourage is now convinced that he will not be named Ballon d’Or. Everyone in Madrid has this feeling.”
15.00 – The countdown continues
Things are beginning to spice up. The Real Madrid rumours are swirling and others stars are arriving in France.
A reminder of the 2024 Ballon d’Or running order…
16:50 GMT – Ranking reveal commences counting down from No.30
17.50 GMT – Red carpet: the big names begin to arrive
19.45 GMT – The Ceremony
14.40 – VIDEO: RED-HOT RODRI
A montage of the Spaniard’s goals for Manchester City last season.
14.25 – The Spanish media also suggest Rodri will triumph
14.10 – Has Rodri moved ahead of Vinicius Junior as favourite for the award?
Rumours are rife that Real Madrid could avoid the ceremony with a suggestion their Brazilian forward will NOT win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
14.00 – Who will join this elite list of names tonight?
13.45 – How to follow the 2024 Ballon D’or ceremony on TNT Sports
TNT Sports and Eurosport will run a dedicated live blog throughout the ceremony on Monday, October 28.
How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony
‘He deserves it more than anybody else!’ – Scaloni backs Martinez for Ballon d’Or
13.30 – Chelsea star tells TNT Sports his pick for the 2024 award
Joao Felix is the latest player to back Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior to scoop the Ballon d’Or award on Monday.
The Brazilian is the favourite to take the crown for the first time after starring for Los Blancos during a 2023/24 season that yielded a La Liga title and a 15th UEFA Champions League.
And asked by TNT Sports who he thought would win this year’s Ballon d’Or, Felix was in no doubt.
13.15 – The countdown continues
The 2024 Ballon d’Or running order
16:50 GMT – Ranking reveal commences counting down from No.30
17.50 GMT – Red carpet: the big names begin to arrive
19.45 GMT – The Ceremony
13.00 – THE NOMINEES FOR THE MEN’S 2024 BALLON D’OR
A reminder of the 30 names in the running for tonight’s main award.
12.45 – Neymar expects Brazil teammate to be crowned world’s best
Neymar is convinced his compatriot Vinicius Junior will win the 2024 Ballon d’Or this evening.
Check out what the former Barcelona and PSG star had to say about the Real Madrid ace in the video below.
‘He’s surpassed all expectations’ – Neymar backs ‘idol’ Vinicius Junior for Ballon d’Or win
12.25 – VIDEO: Olympic stars who won the Ballon d’Or
A nice montage of some big names to have both graced the Games and lifted arguably football’s biggest individual prize.
12.05 – How are the trophies decided heading into the Ballon d’Or ceremony?
12.01 – HUGE NEWS EMERGING FROM MANCHESTER UNITED
It’s not Ballon d’Or-related but worthy of note – The Red Devils have today sacked manager Erik ten Hag.
Full details via our story below.
12.00 – How to follow the 2024 Ballon D’or ceremony on TNT Sports
TNT Sports and Eurosport will run a dedicated live blog throughout the ceremony on Monday, October 28.
How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony
11.45 – The case for Mallory Swanson
The Chicago Red Stars forward was already a star in her home country but will go down in USWNT history following her second half strike for Emma Hayes’ side.
Swanson scored four goals throughout the tournament, with her achievements at the Games making her a front runner to become the first American to win the Ballon d’Or Feminin since Megan Rapinoe in 2019.
Watch as Swanson grabs winning goal for USA against Brazil in women’s football final
11.30 – The case for Ada Hegerberg
Graham Hansen’s Norway team-mate Ada Hegerberg has gone through hell and back to reach the top of the game again, having suffered an ACL injury in 2020, followed by a stress fracture.
But the winner of the inaugural Ballon d’Or Feminin in 2018 has won plenty more admirers for her fightback, and she is flying again now.
Ada Hegerberg.
Image credit: Getty Images
11.15 – The case for Caroline Graham Hansen
Sticking with Barcelona, Caroline Graham Hansen could be Bonmati’s greatest challenger for the Ballon d’Or award.
The Norway international led the Liga F charts last season, scoring 21 goals and setting up another 19, while she also went into the international break as the joint leader for this season on assists, with four.
Graham Hansen is an integral part of the Barca set-up and was named in the UEFA’s best XI for the Women’s Champions League last season.
Caroline Graham Hansen
Image credit: Getty Images
11.00 – The case for Aitana Bonmati
The Barcelona playmaker has once again had an outstanding year since picking up her first Ballon d’Or Feminin award in 2023.
‘Who else?’ – Bonmati fires Spain level against Japan
10.45 – who are the leading contenders for the women’s prize?
The 2023 winner Aitana Bonmati is among the favourites, while her Barcelona team-mates Caroline Graham Hansen and Alexia Putellas could feature.
The likes of Ada Hegerberg, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Olympic champion Mallory Swanson will also fancy their chances.
Bonmati awarded first Ballon d’Or Feminin
10.30 – ‘MESSI THE BEST, BUT VINICIUS JR WILL PREVAIL’
Gerardo Martino has claimed Lionel Messi is still the world’s best player, despite not being nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or.
The Argentine coach – currently at Inter Miami – is therefore tipping Vinicius Junior to win this year’s award, with the winner due to be announced at Monday’s ceremony in Paris.
The Real Madrid forward will battle it out with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Rodri for the prize.
10.15 – REAL MADRID AND THE BALLON D’OR
Real Madrid are no strangers to trophies, given they have lifted a record 15 UEFA Champions Leagues, as well as 36 La Liga titles and a multitude of other trophies.
The list of star players who have helped Los Blancos become the force they are across the globe is a lengthy one, and it is no surprise that individual honours have followed.
No fewer than eight players have won the Ballon d’Or while at the Bernabeu.
Could Vinicius Junior or Jude Bellingham be No.9?
10.00 – How to follow the 2024 Ballon D’or ceremony on TNT Sports
TNT Sports and Eurosport will run a dedicated live blog throughout the ceremony on Monday, October 28.
How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony
09.50 – Every Ballon d’or winner to-date
Since 2008 we’ve only seen four names lift the trophy with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo turning it into a two-way tussle for 10 years before Luka Modric ended their duopoly in 2018.
Messi leads the way with an incredible eight Ballon d’or triumphs overall, with Ronaldo sitting in second with five.
Check out our montage of all of the great names to have been crowned the best from Stanley Matthews in 1956 all the way through to last year’s winner, Messi.
09.40 – THE CASE FOR VINICIUS JUNIOR
It was Vinicius’ 24th goal in 39 games in the 2023/24 season, and it landed the Brazilian his second Champions League winners’ medal after Madrid’s 2022 success.
09.30 – THE CASE FOR JUDE BELLINGHAM
Last year was a glittering one for Jude Bellingham as he donned the famous white of Madrid for the first time.
He quickly became a fans’ favourite in the Spanish capital, playing in a far more advanced position to make the most of his goalscoring threat. He notched 23 goals in 42 games for his new side after a big-money move from Borussia Dortmund.
Alcaraz presents Bellingham with Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award
09.20 – THE CASE FOR RODRI
Fresh off a Premier League title and European Championship double, the Manchester City defensive midfielder is the Premier League’s strongest contender for the world’s biggest individual prize.
He was the lynchpin for City’s fourth league title in a row, and was the heartbeat of Spain’s midfield in their Euro 2024-winning campaign – winning the Player of the Tournament award – despite going off injured in the final against England.
09.10 – A THREE-WAY TUSSLE?
The Bookies have Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior as the clear favourite to land the men’s trophy later with club teammate Jude Bellingham and Man City’s Rodri his closest rivals.
‘He’s going to win it!’ – Ancelotti backs Vinicius Jr for Ballon d’Or after Dortmund hat-trick
09.00 – COULD TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD BE A FUTURE BALLON D’OR WINNER?
Liverpool and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has hinted that he could be ready for a new challenge after admitting he would like to become the first full-back to ever win the Ballon d’Or.
The 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract at Liverpool and has been linked with a move to Real Madrid next summer.
“I just want that legacy of being probably the greatest right-back,” he said.
08.50 – How to follow the 2024 Ballon D’or ceremony on TNT Sports
TNT Sports and Eurosport will run a dedicated live blog throughout the ceremony on Monday, October 28.
How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony
08.40 – WHICH NAME WILL JOIN THE ELITE LIST ON THE TROPHY THIS EVENING?
08.30 – EXCLUSIVE – PEP GUARDIOLA BACKS RODRI
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed one of his own players to be the next recipient of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award – midfielder Rodri.
Guardiola insists that his compatriot is simply “the best”, and believes that the former Atletico Madrid man can succeed Lionel Messi as the world’s best men’s player.
“Rodri. If I could decide, I would say that,” He told us in an exclusive chat recently. “I understand that there are other players that can win it. I think the other way is being nominated and being there is already nice.”
08.20 – WHAT OTHER AWARDS ARE UP FOR GRABS TONIGHT?
Yashin Trophy (for the best goalkeeper)
Diogo Costa (Portugal, Porto)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, Borussia Dortmund)
Andriy Lunin (Ukraine, Real Madrid)
Mike Maignan (France, Milan)
Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia, Valencia)
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
Unai Simón (Spain, Athletic Club)
Yann Sommer (Switzerland, Inter)
Ronwen Williams (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Kopa Trophy (for the best player under the age of 21 as of 31 July 2024)
Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona)
Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina, Manchester United)
Arda Güler (Türkiye, Real Madrid)
Karim Konaté (Ivory Coast, Salzburg)
Kobbie Mainoo (England, Manchester United)
João Neves (Portugal, Benfica / Paris Saint-Germain)
Savinho (Brazil, Girona / Manchester City)
Mathys Tel (France, Bayern München)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Warren Zaïre-Emery (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Men’s Coach of the Year Trophy (best coach of a men’s club or national team)
Xabi Alonso (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen)
Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid)
Luis de la Fuente (Spain, Spain)
Gian Piero Gasperini (Italy, Atalanta)
Pep Guardiola (Spain, Manchester City)
Lionel Scaloni (Argentina, Argentina)
Women’s Coach of the Year Trophy (best coach of a women’s club or national team)
Sonia Bompastor (France, Lyon / Chelsea)
Arthur Elias (Brazil, Corinthians / Brazil)
Jonatan Giráldez (Spain, Barcelona / Washington Spirit)
Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea / USA)
Filipa Patão (Portugal, Benfica)
Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands, England)
Men’s Club of the Year Trophy
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Girona (Spain)
Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
Manchester City (England)
Real Madrid (Spain)
Women’s Club of the Year Trophy
Barcelona (Spain)
Chelsea (England)
Lyon (France)
NJ/NY Gotham (USA)
Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer in previous season)
Sócrates Award (humanitarian work)
08.10 – Who are the Ballon d’Or 2024 nominees?
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid and England)
- Phil Foden (Manchester City and England)
- Ruben Dias (Manchester City and Portugal)
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid and Uruguay)
- Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa and Argentina)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City and Norway)
- Nicolas Williams (Athletic Bilbao and Spain)
- Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen and Switzerland)
- Artem Dovbik (Roma and Ukraine)
- Toni Kroos (Real Madrid and Germany)
- Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid and Brazil)
- Martin Odegaard (Arsenal and Norway)
- Dani Olmo (Barcelona and Spain)
- Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen and Germany)
- Mats Hummels (Roma and Germany)
- Rodri (Manchester City and Spain)
- Declan Rice (Arsenal and England)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich and England)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea and England)
- Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal)
- Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid and Spain)
- William Saliba (Arsenal and France)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona and Spain)
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal and England)
- Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan and Turkey)
- Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid and Germany)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid and France)
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan and Argentina)
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta and Nigeria)
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen and Spain)
- Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona and Spain)
- Ada Hegerberg (Lyon and Norway)
- Lauren Hemp (Manchester City and England)
- Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit and USA)
- Barbra Banda (Shanghai RCB/Orlando Pride and Zambia)
- Tarciane (Houston Dash and Brazil)
- Manuela Giugliano (Roma and Italy)
- Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars and USA)
- Glodis Viggosdottir (Bayern Munich and Iceland)
- Mariona Caldentey (Barca/Arsenal and Spain)
- Lauren James (Chelsea and England)
- Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona and Spain)
- Lea Schuller (Bayern Munich and Germany)
- Gabi Portilho (Corinthians and Brazil)
- Tabitha Chawinga (Paris Saint-Germain/Lyon and Malawi)
- Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona and Norway)
- Lindsey Horan (Lyon and USA)
- Lucy Bronze (Barcelona/Chelsea and England)
- Sjoeke Nusken (Chelsea and Germany)
08:00 – WELCOME!
Welcome to our live blog on the morning of the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony as we build up to the most prestigious individual awards in football with many of the biggest names in the sport set to be present.
