Football’s brightest stars will convene in Paris for the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The 69th edition is set for Monday, September 22 at the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet in the French capital. Nominees were unveiled on August 7, celebrating top male and female footballers from the 2024–25 season. Standouts include PSG’s dominant season as multiple players are leading contenders as Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal shining in both the Ballon d’Or and Kopa Trophy races. Real Madrid fields three nominees Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Bellingham despite a turbulent year for the club. Voting involves journalists from all over the world with a point system awarding the highest total the best to be awarded. This year also expands recognition with awards for young players, goalkeepers, coaches, clubs, and the Sócrates humanitarian prize add impactful stories beyond individual brilliance. As the countdown ticks down, excitement builds for performances, surprises, and the crowning of football’s elite.
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