Ballon d’Or organizers have introduced new rules ahead of the anticipated French Individual Award for Best Player of the Year.
Ahead of the big show in Paris, France, a significant change has been revealed.
The change is expected to bring in more excitement for the fans, who have drastically lost interest because of the pre-announcement of the winners.
In previous years, players were interviewed before the beginning of the ceremony in France.
In addition, players will also discover they have won the award when the sealed envelope gets opened by the presenter.
This will add more suspense to the proceedings.
The award ceremony will take place on October 28, 2024, with neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo being nominated for the award for the first time in 21 years.
Rodri, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr. will battle for the prestigious individual award, with different rumors stating that Vinicius Jr. will be announced the winner on October 28, 2024.
Vinicius Jr. is the favourite to win the award after a stellar performance in the 2023-24 season.
In the 2023-24 season, the Brazilian won the Champions League, the Spanish Super Cup, and the La Liga title.
Bellingham is also a strong contender for the award after winning the treble with the Real Madrid side.
Also, he was instrumental in the success of the England national team in the Euro 2024.
However, the midfielder failed to help his national team secure the 2024 Euro Cup for the first time in history
Rodri, who is also a major contender for the prestigious French award, won the Euro 2024 and the Premier League with Spain and Manchester City, respectively.
In addition to the female Ballon d’Or, Barcelona superstar Aitana Bonmati is expected to retain the prestigious award on October 28, 2024
What time is Ballon d’Or 2024?
The award ceremony will take place on October 28, 2024, in Paris, France. The ceremony will kick off at 8:00 pm ET.
Who Won the Last Ballon d’Or Award?
Inter Miami attacker Lionel Messi won the last French award for the 2023-24 season. He won the prestigious award after his stellar performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Argentina national team.
Has a goalkeeper won the Ballon d’Or?
In the history of the French award, only goalkeeper Lev Yashin won the prestigious individual award. The former Russian international won the prestigious individual award in 1963.
Yashin is well known as the greatest goalkeeper ever because of his impressive saves.
How many Ballon d’Or does Messi have?
The Inter Miami attacker has won eight Ballon d’Or awards in his career so far. He remains the player with the most Ballon d’Or awards.
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