Stars arrive for glitzy Ballon d'Or bash in Paris: Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele pictured on red carpet with Mohamed Salah also in contention for top prize
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The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony took place on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, celebrating the year's top football talent. This 69th edition of the France Football Ballon d'Or marks the fourth time the award is based on the football season rather than the calendar year, covering performances from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
The event was hosted by 1987 Ballon d'Or winner Ruud Gullit alongside British journalist Kate Scott. The ceremony featured several prestigious awards, acknowledging excellence across men's and women's football as well as individual player categories.
Key awards presented included:
- The Men's Ballon d'Or, honoring the best male player globally.
- The Women's Ballon d'Or, celebrating the top female footballer.
- The Kopa Trophy for the best player under 21 years of age.
- The Yashin Trophy awarded to the best goalkeeper of the season.
- The Gerd Müller Trophy for the top goal scorer of the previous season.
- Men's and Women's Club of the Year trophies, highlighting the best teams in club football.
- Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year trophies, named the Cruyff Trophy, recognizing outstanding coaching performances.
The ceremony also witnessed the arrival of football superstars, media presence, and fans eager to celebrate the achievements from the past season. The nominees had been announced on August 7, 2025, leading to much anticipation for the winners later in the evening.
This annual event serves as a pinnacle occasion in international football, emphasizing individual brilliance and team success across all levels of the sport.
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