Ballon d'Or to be awarded on October 17

The prestigious trophy will now be awarded based on a regular season from August to July rather than a calendar year.

Published : May 24, 2022 21:16 IST

Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to the 2021 Copa America title, won the Ballon d'Or for a record-extending seventh time last year, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho.

The Ballon d'Or award for the best football player in the world will be awarded on October 17, organisers France Football magazine said on Tuesday.

The prestigious trophy will now be awarded based on a regular season from August to July rather than a calendar year.

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France Football said the nominees will be revealed on August 12. The ceremony in October will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to the 2021 Copa America title, won the Ballon d'Or for a record-extending seventh time last year, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho.