“Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Ballon d’Or: Date, Live Stream, Nominees, and Where to Watch!”

The prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to take place on Monday evening at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris. This year’s event is notably marked by the absence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who collectively hold 13 Ballon d’Or titles and have not been nominated for the first time in 20 years.

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid is the frontrunner to be named the world’s best player, potentially becoming the first winner born in this century. Other nominees include Rodri from Manchester City and Jude Bellingham, Vinicius’s teammate at Real Madrid.

Established by France Football magazine in 1956, the Ballon d’Or is awarded based on votes from journalists across the top 100 countries in the FIFA rankings. Each journalist selects ten players in ranked order, with points awarded based on their placement. The player with the highest total points emerges as the winner.

In addition to the men’s Ballon d’Or, several other awards will be presented, including:

• Ballon d’Or Féminin: Best women’s player
• Kopa Trophy: Best young footballer
• Yashin Trophy: Best goalkeeper
• Gerd Müller Trophy: Most goals scored by a player
• Socrates Award: For humanitarian efforts
• Best men’s and women’s club of the year
• Best men’s and women’s coach of the year

Ceremony Details:

• Date: October 28, 2024
• Location: Châtelet Theatre, Paris
• Time: 1:15 AM IST on October 29 and 9:45 PM CET on October 30
• Broadcast: The event will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network.

Full Nominees:

Ballon d’Or (Men):

• Jude Bellingham (England/Real Madrid)
• Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey/Inter Milan)
• Kylian Mbappé (France/PSG & Real Madrid)
• Erling Haaland (Norway/Manchester City)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona)
• Rodri (Spain/Manchester City)
• Vinicius Jr. (Brazil/Real Madrid)
• And many more…

Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women):

• Aitana Bonmatí (Spain/Barcelona)
• Lucy Bronze (England/Barcelona & Chelsea)
• Ada Hegerberg (Norway/Lyon)
• Lauren James (England/Chelsea)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain/Barcelona)
• And many more…

This year’s ceremony promises to be a landmark event in football history, reflecting a new era in the sport.