Ballon d'Or 2024 LIVE - Rodri wins top award ahead of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham; Aitana Bonmati claims double

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Follow all the live updates from a star-studded evening at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, as the world's best footballers all convene in hopes of being honoured with the prestigious prize. Vinicius Junior stands as a firm favourite for the men's award while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is tipped to win the women's trophy. Stay tuned as we bring you all the action!

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri's biggest moments

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23.15 - Thanks for joining us

Has been a memorable evening for Spain at the 68th Ballon d'Or awards in Paris. Congratulations to Rodri and Aitana Bonmati for their historic wins this evening. For the exceptional Manchester City midfielder Rodri, it has been sealed with a kiss.

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23.08 - Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or: how they finished

22:59 - Rodri on why he is not interested in social media

"I avoided all my life. I don't want people to follow in my steps."

22.54 - A sun-kissed Ballon d'Or night for Spain in Paris!

22.48 - Why Rodri is a deserving winner of Ballon d'Or

22.45 - And more Los Blancos love for Vini Jr

22.36 - Real Madrid support Vinicius Junior after second-placed finish

22.30 - Report: Bonmati completes historic double

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has drawn level with club and international team-mate Alexia Putellas after winning the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a second time. It has been another glorious year for the 26-year-old, who won a Liga F and UEFA Women's Champions League double with Barcelona, as well as the UEFA Nations League with Spain. Read more here

22.28 - Some reaction from Vini Jr away from awards

22.17 - Rodri: 'Hard work key to success'

"I'd like to tell you an anecdote. When I was 17, I packed up my suitcases and I went to Villarreal with a dream to work in the Premier League. One day I called my father crying telling him it was all over, and that I had invested my life to get here. I had the feeling that was it.

"My father said we had come all the way, let's keep going. It is something that changed my mind and now, here I am. I am a normal boy who never gets carried away with stereotypes. Hard work is what matters."

22.15 - Report: Rodri celebrates amid Real Madrid boycott

Rodri has been crowned the best men's footballer on the planet, surprisingly winning the vote ahead of the bookmakers' favourite, Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The Manchester City midfielder was in imperious form last season, helping his club lift the Premier League title yet again, while also playing a starring role for champions Spain at the UEFA European Championship in the summer. Read more here

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

1. Rodri

2. Vinicius Jr

3. Jude Bellingham

4. Dani Carvajal

5. Erling Haaland

21.59 - Rodri held off Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham to claim the top crown

21.52 - The moment Rodri become the 50th 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: Rodri

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."

'Who needs Lewandowski?' – Kane nets 'brilliantly executed' volley to equalise for Bayern

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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?

The winner of the Ballon d'Or for the 2023/24 season will be announced this month, with football coming together to celebrate individual excellence in the game. A first-time winner is guaranteed on the men's side, while Aitana Bonmati is the favorite to win her second Ballon d'Or Feminin - but who are the nominees for each award? How are they voted on? And how many awards are given out? Read more here

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

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18.15 - How do I watch tonight's Ballon d'Or ceremony?

The 2024 Ballon d'Or award-winners will be announced on Monday, October 28, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. How can you follow the ceremony on TNT Sports and where can you watch a free live stream? We explain everything you need to know ahead of football's most prestigious awards ceremony, where Jude Bellingham, Rodri and Vinicius Jr. are among the favourites for the top men's prize. Read more here

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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?

If reports in Spain are to be believed, the favourite to win the men's Ballon d'Or – Vinicius Junior – will miss out on the famous trophy, with Manchester City's Rodri to be given the award instead. Stars are gathering in Paris ahead of tonight's ceremony, where the women's award and other prizes will also be handed out. Read more here

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

The awards ceremony will be streamed live for free on L'Equipe's YouTube channel and website.

‘Already a victory’ – Rodri talks Ballon d’Or and ‘remarkable’ recent success

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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

The awards ceremony will be streamed live for free on L'Equipe's YouTube channel and website.

‘He is the best!’ – Guardiola backs Rodri for 2024 Ballon d’Or

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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

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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.

You can follow all the developments as they happen by heading to the TNT Sports website.

How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony

The awards ceremony will be streamed live for free on L'Equipe's YouTube channel and website.

‘He deserves it more than anybody else!’ – Scaloni backs Martinez for Ballon d’Or

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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.

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Felix tips 'entertainer' Vinicius for Ballon d’Or, names Palmer as future winner

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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

Haaland, Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham, Yamal – Who is next to dominate the Ballon d'Or?

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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

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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.

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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.

You can follow all the developments as they happen by heading to the TNT Sports website.

How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony

The awards ceremony will be streamed live for free on L'Equipe's YouTube channel and website.

11.45 - The case for Mallory Swanson

It has been a standout year on the international stage for Mallory Swanson, who scored the only goal in the USA’s 1-0 win over Brazil to win Olympic gold at Paris 2024.

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

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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.

Hegerberg scored 12 goals on the way to yet another French league title for Lyon, their 17th in the last 18th seasons. A muscle injury limited her involvement in the Champions League final defeat to Barcelona, where she was restricted to a late cameo off the bench, but she scored five goals to help them reach the decider.

Ada Hegerberg.

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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

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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.

Bonmati scored the opening goal in Barca’s 2-0 Women’s Champions League final win over Lyon in May and was named player of the competition, having also provided 11 assists to help the club win a fifth straight Liga F title.

The 26-year-old scored a career high 19 goals across all club competitions in the previous campaign and helped Spain win the UEFA Nations League, scoring in the 2-0 victory over France to secure the title, just months after her nation won the World Cup.

‘Who else?’ – Bonmati fires Spain level against Japan

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.

You can follow all the developments as they happen by heading to the TNT Sports website.

How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony

The awards ceremony will be streamed live for free on L'Equipe's YouTube channel and website.

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How to watch 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony and follow free live stream

28/10/2024 at 22:04

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

The Real Madrid winger is the current favourite amongst the bookmakers to win a maiden Ballon d'Or after he scored the winning goal in Madrid's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in last season's UEFA Champions League final.

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.

In 2024/25, Vinicius has scored five goals in 10 La Liga matches, while he scored a sensational hat-trick against Dortmund to underline his credentials the week before the ceremony.

'The Ballon d'Or in his hands!' – Ferdinand's Champions League final vlog as Real triumph

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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.

The England midfielder went on to win the Golden Boy award, as well as being named the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season and La Liga's Player of the Season.

He also won the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award, which he was presented by Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.

Bellingham was the shining light in England's run to the Euro 2024 final, with his last-minute overhead kick against Slovakia saving the Three Lions in the last 16 to force extra-time.

Alcaraz presents Bellingham with Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award

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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.

His cruciate ligament and meniscus injury that he sustained against Arsenal earlier this season could, however, be a big blow to his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or, with the former Atletico Madrid man ruled out for most - if not all - of this season.

‘Already a victory’ – Rodri talks Ballon d’Or and ‘remarkable’ recent success

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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.

Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti watched Vinicius Junior net a hat-trick against Borussia Dortmund last week and has no doubt that the Brazilian will be crowned the world's best for 2024.

'He's going to win it!' - Ancelotti backs Vinicius Jr for Ballon d'Or after Dortmund hat-trick

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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.

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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.

You can follow all the developments as they happen by heading to the TNT Sports website.

How to live stream the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony

The awards ceremony will be streamed live for free on L'Equipe's YouTube channel and website.

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How to watch 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony and follow free live stream

28/10/2024 at 22:04

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.”

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Exclusive: 'He's the best' - Guardiola backs Rodri for Ballon d'Or

28/10/2024 at 19:01

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)

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)

Other awards

Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer in previous season)

Sócrates Award (humanitarian work)

08.10 - Who are the Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees?

The list of Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees for both categories were announced on September 4, and are listed below.

Men’s Ballon d’Or

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)

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