Live coverage of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris.
And that's a wrap on the 2024 Ballon d'Or. We hope you've enjoyed our coverage and will see you again very soon!
Rodri finishing top of the pile in the rankings while Vinícius took second and Jude Bellingham in third
6 hours ago00:56
Interesting timing from Carlo Ancelotti to finally acknowledge his Coach of the Year award ...
6 hours ago00:51
Rodri's victory speech also tips Lamine Yamal to follow in his footsteps with the award "soon"
6 hours ago00:47
Here's the moment Rodri found out
6 hours ago00:45
There was a few shouts before Weah made the announcement but the rumours were true - Rodri is officially the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner!
6 hours ago00:44
And the winner is...
6 hours ago00:44
We've had at least one surprise this evening as Weah lets slip that he's a Tottenham fan at heart and puts Harry Kane and Garth Crooks among his favourite players.
7 hours ago00:37
The 1995 Ballon d'Or winner and former Liberia president George Weah is set to present the main award imminently
7 hours ago00:34
Well this was... different
7 hours ago00:31
We're just moments away from finding out the men's Ballon d'Or winner and whether all the day's earlier drama was actually true.
7 hours ago00:26
Aitana sharing the podium with her Barcelona teammates Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo also confirmed to be in the top three placings.
7 hours ago00:15
She's done it again! Aitana Bonmatí has been named the women's Ballon d'Or winner for a second year running.
7 hours ago00:12
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti has been awarded the men's Coach of the Year and boos actually ring out in the theatre. Drogba says he's 'disappointed' not seeing his former coach on stage.
7 hours ago00:10
Former Chelsea and current USWNT coach Emma Hayes is named the first women's Coach of the Year. She couldn't attend the ceremony but sent in a video message.
I'm very proud. My family are very proud to be in this position. I want to say a big congratulations to all the nominees - all of them are coaches I respect hugely. I'm a little bit embarrassed because I'm in a team game.
7 hours ago00:07
Hristo Stoichkov and Jordi Cruyff are currently on stage to present the Coach of the Year award
7 hours ago00:02
We're officially into the top five and it's Manchester City's machine who takes the first spot
7 hours ago23:59
And just missing out on the final five ...
7 hours ago23:59
We're flying through the men's nominations too with a Serie A winner first up
7 hours ago23:58
We're officially into the top five for the women's Ballon d'Or with the first nominee
7 hours ago23:57
A special honour in the women's game before we get to the main event as Spain's Jenni Hermoso receives the Socrates Award
7 hours ago23:54
And just missing out on the top five
7 hours ago23:54
We're just two nominees away from the final five of the women's award now and here's the first
7 hours ago23:52
A modest speech from Martínez as he accepts his award on stage.
I don't consider myself as the best goalkeeper in the world, I see many great goalkeepers for week in week out. I just prefer to win collective trophies with my team and national team and to improve as a goalkeeper.
7 hours ago23:48
Here's just some of the names that Martínez had to fight off to retain his crown
7 hours ago23:48
It had to be him, didn't it? Lautaro hands over the Yashin Trophy to his Argentina teammate Emi Martínez, who claims the award back-to-back for the first time in its history.
7 hours ago23:43
But first, the Yashin Trophy is set to be presented by Inter's Lautaro Martínez
7 hours ago23:41
We're now at the business end with both the men's and women's Ballon d'Or being unpacked from their luxury cases
8 hours ago23:28
The Kopa kid takes the next place in the rankings
8 hours ago23:28
A newly departed legend takes the ninth place for Real Madrid and Germany
8 hours ago23:27
Kane is also among in the top 10 nominees for the main Ballon d'Or award
8 hours ago23:24
The England captain's speech is short and sweet before a highlights reel of his and Mbappé's goals is played.
8 hours ago23:24
This award set to be shared by two players who scored 52 goals last season in all competitions.
An absentee Kylian Mbappé and fittingly Bayern's Harry Kane named as the joint winners.
8 hours ago23:22
Rummenigge staying on stage to present an award in honour of another late former colleague Gerd Müller.
8 hours ago23:19
A touching moment on stage with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge paying tribute to Franz Beckenbauer alongside his late Bayern Munich teammate's wife Heidi and son Joel:
He was something special. Popular with the people, a great player but popular off the pitch as well. He was a very good example for everybody how to treat people.
8 hours ago23:14
Well, it was definitely awkward. Real Madrid were confirmed as men's Club of the Year and given a passing reference from the award's presenter Didier Drogba with his co-host Sandy Heribert adding "Congratulations to them".
8 hours ago23:12
Now it's time for the men's Club of the Year and it could be about to get awkward
8 hours ago23:11
A former member of that Team of the Year makes it into eighth place
8 hours ago23:10
Blaugrana captain Alexia and president Joan Laporta accept the team award and welcome several of their players up on stage to take up the applause with the club anthem playing in the background
8 hours ago23:09
Barcelona claim another crown as their all-conquering Femení are named Women's Team of the Year
8 hours ago23:07
A rising star for the USWNT pips Alexia into ninth
8 hours ago23:07
A former Ballon d'Or winner makes it into the top 10
8 hours ago23:05
Some huge praise for Lamine from Dutch legend Ruud Gullit, who presented him the award
"For 16 years old, this guy was unbelievable and I believe he's got a very bright future in front of him and I hope he will win more trophies"
8 hours ago23:02
Yamal seeing off competition from some shimmering stars to claim his first major award.
8 hours ago22:59
The first award of the night is up with the Kopa Trophy and it's an early win for Barcelona.
8 hours ago22:55
The roll call in full
8 hours ago22:51
All the nominees for the men's and women's awards are appearing on stage now. Well, the ones who have turned up at least.
8 hours ago22:47
We are officially underway at the Théâtre du Châtelet
8 hours ago22:41
Meanwhile Real Madrid are doing the social media equivalent of saying they're washing their hair tonight
9 hours ago22:37
The wait is almost over
9 hours ago22:29
It wouldn't be a football night in Paris without some of the locals rocking up.
9 hours ago22:23
The stars are out in force tonight and there's even one of the Hollywood variety in attendance
9 hours ago22:17
Bayern Munich's no.9 is walking the red carpet as we speak
9 hours ago22:15
And here's what Rodri himself says about claims he's already won the Ballon d'Or
9 hours ago22:13
At least one of the contenders for the main prize has arrived
9 hours ago22:03
It seems not everyone believes Rodri will be crowned the winner tonight
9 hours ago22:00
Some familiar faces are representing Inter this evening, too
9 hours ago21:53
Barcelona is officially in the house
9 hours ago21:45
We're going to have a new winner this evening. Who will join this list of legends?
9 hours ago21:43
We're all with Toni Kroos on this one, right?
10 hours ago21:35
There are legends everywhere you look in the French capital this evening ...
10 hours ago21:32
Here's another man who hasn't boycotted the ceremony in Paris ...
10 hours ago21:24
Away from the Ballon d'Or there's been a huge exclusive from the Athletic, who say that Ruben Amorim is expected to become Manchester United's new head coach ...
10 hours ago21:19
EURO 2024 winner Luis de la Fuente is here and is widely expected to win Coach of the Year ...
10 hours ago21:13
Mats Hummels is in Paris this evening and has been speaking about making the top 30 ...
10 hours ago21:05
Here's a rundown of the names from 20 to 11 ....
10 hours ago21:04
The crowd in Paris is building nicely with players (Vini and Bellingham aside) ready to walk the red carpet ...
10 hours ago21:02
Just missing out on the top 10 is England and Manchester City midfielder, Phil Foden ...
10 hours ago20:58
We're nearing the top 10 but first in 12th place is Bayer Leverkusen sensation Florian Wirtz ...
10 hours ago20:57
Wolves' Mario Lemina has had his say on the Vini controversy ...
10 hours ago20:55
Dani Olmo was one of the stars of EURO 2024 and is now in 13th place for this year's Ballon d'Or ...
10 hours ago20:52
Up next is Ademola Lookman, in 14th place ...
10 hours ago20:50
In 15th place is Spain and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams. What a brilliant year he's had ..
10 hours ago20:48
This seems to be as close to confirmation that a Madrid delegation will definitely not be turning up tonight.
10 hours ago20:45
If they're unhappy in Madrid with Vinícius supposedly being snubbed for the Ballon d'Or, imagine how Rio Ferdinand feels this evening. He really thought it was a done deal after last season's Champions League final.
11 hours ago20:35
Cryptic...
11 hours ago20:31
Back to the rankings and a second Leverkusen player gets his dues
11 hours ago20:29
It sounds like either Madrid *may* have made a miscalculation in refusing to turn up to the Théâtre du Châtelet. Expect this one to run and run for a good few hours
11 hours ago20:21
Another Real Madrid man coming in at 17
11 hours ago20:18
A safe pair of hands in 18th for Aston Villa and Argentina
11 hours ago20:15
Arsenal's Captain Fantastic earns a spot at 19
11 hours ago20:13
Officially into the final 20 of the men's rankings with Inter's midfield maestro kicking us off
11 hours ago20:02
The top 10 is just a matter of moments away but here's the final few who missed out.
11 hours ago20:01
We've hit the final 20 in the women's award and some familiar names in the running.
11 hours ago19:52
Arsenal's very own 'Starboy' joins the rankings
11 hours ago19:50
Madrid continuing to dominate the agenda this afternoon with their first inclusion on the list in Antonio Rüdiger
11 hours ago19:42
Sevilla's social media team couldn't resist poking fun at their LaLiga rivals' reported petulance
12 hours ago19:30
Meanwhile it's officially starting to get awkward with Madrid's alleged snub. You have to wonder how it'll be handled in Paris
12 hours ago19:29
Rodri's club teammate is Manchester City's first inclusion on the list as Rúben Dias comes in at 23.
12 hours ago19:25
Away from the rankings, the case for Rodri's potential victory is looking pretty comprehensive.
12 hours ago19:25
Sticking with the Premier League for 24th as Arsenal's defensive rock joins the list.
12 hours ago19:23
Chelsea's 'ice-cold' talisman earns a spot in 25th after his breakthrough campaign.
12 hours ago19:21
Things could potentially get awkward with Real Madrid's supposed no-show as they are still set to claim at least one of the main awards
12 hours ago19:18
Another midfielder joins the ranking with Arsenal and England's Declan Rice coming in at 26th.
12 hours ago19:17
PSG have a few candidates in this year's running and their first has been announced in midfielder Vitinha.
12 hours ago19:16
Álex Grimaldo had an incredible 2024 as part of Bayer Leverkusen's first Bundesliga title triumph alongside Spain's successful EURO 2024 squad and earns a deserved 28th place in the long list.
12 hours ago19:02
And there's an early tie in the men's award with current Roma teammates Artem Dovbyk and Mats Hummels jointly ranked in 29th place
12 hours ago19:01
We're officially underway in the rankings with the women's award throwing up some outside contenders.
12 hours ago18:56
It's time to get into the swing of things with the first names in the Ballon d'Or list coming up very shortly.
12 hours ago18:49
The plot thickens over Rodri supposedly being named as the Ballon d'Or winner. Organisers France Football are adamant that their identity is still shrouded in secrecy.
13 hours ago18:26
It's been a rough few days for Los Blancos after they suffered a 4-0 humbling to Barcelona in El Clásico on Saturday night. The current LaLiga leaders, meanwhile, are winging their way to Paris with Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo in the running for the men's award while six members of the women's side are hoping to lay claim to the Féminin crown including reigning holder Aitana Bonmatí.
13 hours ago18:18
We're kicking things off with a spot of controversy amid reports that Real Madrid will not be sending a delegation to the French capital this evening with Rodri expected to be named winner the main award instead of Vinícius Júnior. An interesting development if true and one which has clearly caused a stir at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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