Ballon d’Or 2024 highlights: Rodri, Bonmati win men’s and women’s player of the year, Real Madrid and Barca Femeni best clubs, Lamal bags Kopa trophy

Highlights of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony held at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris.

Updated : Oct 29, 2024 04:21 IST

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony held at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris.

Ballon d’Or 2024: All awards and their recipients

Men’s Player of the Year: Rodri

Women’s Player of the Year: Aitana Bonmati 

Men’s Coach of the Year: Carlo Ancelotti

Women’s Coach of the Year: Emma Hayes

Men’s Club of the Year: Real Madrid

Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona Femini 

Gerd Muller Trophy: Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe (Both with 52 goals)

Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal

Socrates Award: Jennifer Hermoso 

  • October 29, 2024 04:19
    Ballon d’Or 2024 feminin: Top 30 in women’s category

    30. Grace Geyoro (France, Paris Saint-Germain) 

    29. Ewa Pajor (Poland, VfL Wolfsburg / Barcelona) 

    28. Lauren Hemp (England, Manchester City) 

    27. Manuela Giugliano (Italy, AS Roma) 

    26. Yui Hasegawa (Japan, Manchester City) 

    25. Sjoeke Nüsken (Germany, Chelsea) 

    24. Lea Schüller (Germany, Bayern Munich) 

    23. Tarciane (Brazil, Corinthians / Houston Dash) 

    22. Glódís Viggósdóttir (Iceland, Bayern Munich) 

    21. Mayra Ramírez (Colombia, Levante / Chelsea) 

    20. Lucy Bronze (England, Barcelona / Chelsea) 

    19. Giulia Gwinn (Germany, Bayern Munich) 

    18. Gabi Portilho (Brazil, Corinthians) 

    17. Alyssa Naeher (USA, Chicago Red Stars) 

    16. Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi, Paris Saint-Germain / Olympique Lyonnais) 

    15. Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City) 

    14. Ada Hegerberg (Norway, Olympique Lyonnais) 

    13. Lauren James (England, Chelsea) 

    12. Barbra Banda (Zambia, Shanghai RCB / Orlando Pride) 

    11. Patricia Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona) 

    10. Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona) 

    9. Trinity Rodman (USA, Washington Spirit) 

    8. Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Barcelona / Arsenal) 

    7. Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France, Paris Saint-Germain) 

    6. Mallory Swanson (USA, Chicago Red Stars) 

    5. Lindsey Horan (USA, Olympique Lyonnais) 

    4. Sophia Smith (USA, Portland Thorns) 

    3. Salma Paralluelo (Spain, Barcelona) 

    2. Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)

    1. Aitana Bonmati (Spain/Barcelona)

  • October 29, 2024 04:18
    Ballon d’Or 2024: Top 30 in men’s category

    29. Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine, Dnipro / Girona / Roma) 

    29. Mats Hummels (Germany, Borussia Dortmund) 

    28. Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen) 

    27. Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain) 

    26. Declan Rice (England, Arsenal) 

    25. Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea) 

    24. William Saliba (France, Arsenal) 

    23. Rúben Dias (Portugal, Manchester City) 

    22. Antonio Rüdiger (Germany, Real Madrid) 

    21. Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal) 

    20. Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey, Inter) 

    19. Martin Ødegaard (Norway, Arsenal) 

    18. Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa) 

    17. Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid) 

    16. Granit Xhaka (Switzerland, Bayer Leverkusen) 

    15. Nico Williams (Spain, Athletic Club) 

    14. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta) 

    13. Dani Olmo (Spain, Leipzig / Barcelona) 

    12. Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen) 

    11. Phil Foden (England, Manchester City) 

    10. Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich) 

    9. Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid) 

    8. Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona) 

    7. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter) 

    6. Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid) 

    5. Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) 

    4. Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid) 

    3. Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid) 

    2. Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)

    1. Rodri (Spain/Manchester City)

  • October 29, 2024 03:33
    Spanish royalty at the biggest stage!
  • October 29, 2024 03:29
    First words from the 2024 Ballon d’Or Men’s Player of the Year!
  • October 29, 2024 03:29
    2024 Ballon d’Or 2024 - Top three

    1. Rodri

    2. Vinicius Junior

    3. Jude Bellingham 

  • October 29, 2024 03:14
    And the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award goes to...RODRI

    Rodri wins the 2024 Ballon d’Or award for the best men’s player. He won the Euro 2024 tournament with Spain, where he was adjudged Player of the Tournament. He also won the Premier League last season with Manchester City for a record fourth time in a row.

    Rodri wins Ballon d’Or 2024, becomes first Manchester City player to do so

    Rodri scored the match-winning goal against Inter Milan in the 2023 Champions League final, which saw City clinch its first-ever UCL title.

  • October 29, 2024 03:06
    And we are here - the most awaited award of the evening!

    George Weah comes to the stage to present the 2024 Ballon d’Or for best men’s player. Winning the award in 1995, Weah is only African player to win the coveted prize. 

  • October 29, 2024 02:57
    Just one award remains!

    As the evening comes to an end, there is only one award left to be given - the 2024 Ballon d;Or for best men’s player. Looks like Rodri will be the one to bag it this year, making him the first Manchester City player to do so. Stay tuned!

  • October 29, 2024 02:45
    Aitana Bonmati wins the 2024 Ballon d’Or award for best female player!

    Barcelona Femeni’s Aitana Bonmati wins the 2024 Ballon d’Or award for best female player. It is her second consecutive award in this category. The Spaniard won four major titles with Barca last season, including the Liga F and the Women’s Champions League.

  • October 29, 2024 02:40
    Carlo Ancelotti wins the 2024 men’s coach of the year award!

    Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wins the 2024 men’s coach of the year award. The Italian won the La Liga, Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup with Real Madrid last season. However, he is not at the venue to receive the award after the entire Real Madrid contingent chose to boycott the ceremony. 

  • October 29, 2024 02:38
    Emma Hayes wins the 2024 women’s coach of the year award!

    United States Women’s National Team and former Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes win the 2024 Women’s Coach of the Year Award. From this year, coach awards will be known as the Johan Cruyff award in tribute to the legendary Dutch player and coach. She sent her message through a video as she couldn’t be in person at the Chatalet Theatre. She won Olympic gold with US Women’s team in Paris just a few months ago. 

  • October 29, 2024 02:25
    Jenni Hermoso wins the 2024 Socrates Award!

    Spain international Jenni Hermoso wins the 2024 Socrates Award at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. 

    Hermoso has been a big advocate for both the advancement of women’s football and against sexual harassment.

  • October 29, 2024 02:16
    Emiliano Martinez wins the 2024 Yashin Trophy!

    Argentina and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez wins the 2024 Yashin Trophy at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony. He won the 2024 Copa America trophy with Argentina and achieved Champions League qualification with Aston Villa for the 2024-25 season. 

    He wins the Yashin trophy for the second time in his career. 

  • October 29, 2024 01:54
    Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe win 2024 Gerd Muller Trophy

    Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe win the 2024 Gerd Muller Trophy. Both finished the 2023-24 season with 52 goals. 

  • October 29, 2024 01:48
    Tribute to one of the greatest!

    Legendary German footballer and manager Franz Beckenbauer is paid tribute at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony. 

  • October 29, 2024 01:46
    Ballon d’Or - Updated men’s rankings!

    8. Lamine Yamal 

    9. Toni Kroos

    10. Harry Kane

  • October 29, 2024 01:42
    Real Madrid wins men’s club of the year award!

    Real Madrid win the men’s club of the year award at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Last season, the Los Blancos won the La Liga, UEFA Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup. The club, however, has boycotted the ceremony this year reportedly over Vinicius Junior being being snubbed for the best men’s player award over Rodri. 

  • October 29, 2024 01:36
    Barcelona wins the women’s club of the year award!

    Barcelona Femeni wins the women’s club of the year award at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony. It won the league title for the fifth consecutive season and for the ninth time overall. It also ended the league season unbeaten with 29 wins and only one draw. 

    It also won the Women’s UEFA Champions League, Copa de la Reina and Supercopa de Espana Feminina. 

  • October 29, 2024 01:32
    Here is the final order for the Kopa trophy!

    1. Lamine Yamal

    2. Arda Guler

    3. Kobbie Mainoo

    4. Savinho

    5. Pau Cubarsi 

    6. Joao Neves

    7. Alejandro Garnacho

    8. Warren Zaire-Emery

    8. Mathys Tel

    8. Karim Konate

  • October 29, 2024 01:28
    And we have our first award - Lamine Yamal wins the Kopa Trophy!

    Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal wins the Raymond Kopa trophy for the best young player (U-21). The 17-year-old won the Euro 2024 title, scoring one goal and bagging four assists. 

  • October 29, 2024 01:26
    A picture-perfect moment!
  • October 29, 2024 01:20
    And we are underway!

    The Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony is underway at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris.

  • October 29, 2024 00:43
    Rodri is here - The Man City midfielder is favourite to win the best men’s player award

  • October 29, 2024 00:33
    Follow Sportstar’s LIVE picture gallery from the 2024 Ballon d’Or Award ceremony!

    Ballon d’Or 2024 LIVE: Real-time gallery of awards ceremony from Paris; No Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr.

    Ballon d’Or 2024: Follow the award ceremony through pictures, which is taking place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. The best players in the world are expected to be present for the event.

  • October 29, 2024 00:32
    Lamine Yamal on the red carpet!
  • October 29, 2024 00:12
    Ballon d’Or 2024 feminin - Women’s rankings from 30-11

    30. Grace Geyoro (PSG, France)

    29. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona, Poland) 

    28. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City, England) 

    27. Manuela Giugliano (Roma, Italy) 

    26. Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City, Japan) 

    25. Sjoeke Nusken (Chelsea, Germany) 

    24. Lea Schuller (Bayern Munich, Germany) 

    23. Tarciane (Houston Dash, Brazil) 

    22. Glodis Viggosdottir (Bayern Munich, Iceland) 

    21. Mayra Ramirez (Chelsea, Colombia) 

    20. Lucy Bronze (Barcelona, England) 

    19. Giulia Gwinn (Bayern Munich, Germany) 

    18. Gabi Portilho (Corinthians, Brazil) 

    17. Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars, USA) 

    16. Tabitha Chawinga (Lyon, Malawi) 

    15. Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw (Manchester City, Jamaica) 

    14. Ada Hegerberg (Lyon, Norway) 

    13. Lauren James (Chelsea, England) 

    12. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia) 

    11. Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona, Spain)

  • October 29, 2024 00:10
    Ballon d’Or 2024 - Men’s rankings from 30-5

    29. Mats Hummels, Artem Dovbyk 

    28. Alejandro Grimaldo 

    27. Vitinha 

    26. Declan Rice 

    25. Cole Palmer 

    24. William Saliba 

    23. Ruben Dias 

    22. Antonio Rudiger 

    21. Bukayo Saka 

    20. Hakan Calhanoglu 

    19. Martin Odegaard 

    18. Emiliano Martinez 

    17. Federico Valverde 

    16. Granit Xhaka 

    15. Nico Williams 

    14. Ademola Lookman 

    13. Dani Olmo 

    12. Florian Wirtz 

    11. Phil Foden

    10. Harry Kane

    9. Toni Kroos 

    8. Lamine Yamal 

    7. Lautaro Martinez 

    6. Kylian Mbappe

    5. Erling Haaland

  • October 28, 2024 23:55
    Some Ballon d’Or information for you!

    List of all men’s Ballon d’Or winners from 1956-2023

    Lionel Messi of Argentina is the most recipient of the men’s award. With eight awards in total, he holds the record for the most number of wins.

  • October 28, 2024 23:36
    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is here - The Euro 2024 winner is a nominee for the Coach of the Year Award

  • October 28, 2024 23:35
    A Manchester City player in 11th place
  • October 28, 2024 23:33
    Bundesliga champion and ‘Invincible’ Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen bags the 12th place!
  • October 28, 2024 23:27
    Euro 2024 winner Dani Olmo ranked 13th in Ballon d’Or 2024 men’s rankings!
  • October 28, 2024 23:24
    Another men’s player joins the fray - Europa League winner Ademola Lookman!

    14. Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)

    15. Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao) 

    16. Granit Xhaka (Bayern Leverkusen)

    17. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)

    18. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) 

    19. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

  • October 28, 2024 23:22
    In case you missed the drama!

    Real Madrid boycotts Ballon d’Or ceremony, says Ballon d’Or-UEFA does not respect the club

    Real Madrid said that it will stay away from the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday as it is convinced that its striker Vinicius, the favourite to win the men’s award, has been snubbed.

  • October 28, 2024 23:16
    Updated men’s rankings for Ballon d’Or 2024!

    15. Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao) 

    16. Granit Xhaka (Bayern Leverkusen)

    17. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)

    18. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) 

    19. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

  • October 28, 2024 23:13
    WHAT WE KNOW TILL NOW - Top 20 women’s rankings for 2024 Ballon d’Or 2024

    20. Lucy Bronze (Barcelona, England) 

    19. Giulia Gwinn (Bayern Munich, Germany) 

    18. Gabi Portilho (Corinthians, Brazil) 

    17. Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars, USA) 

    16. Tabitha Chawinga (Lyon, Malawi) 

    15. Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw (Manchester City, Jamaica) 

    14. Ada Hegerberg (Lyon, Norway) 

    13. Lauren James (Chelsea, England) 

    12. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia) 

    11. Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona, Spain)

  • October 28, 2024 23:11
    WHAT WE KNOW TILL NOW - Top 20 men’s rankings for 2024 Ballon d’Or!

    29. Mats Hummels, Artem Dovbyk 

    28. Alejandro Grimaldo 

    27. Vitinha 

    26. Declan Rice 

    25. Cole Palmer 

    24. William Saliba 

    23. Ruben Dias 

    22. Antonio Rudiger 

    21. Bukayo Saka

    20. Hakan Calhanaglou

  • October 28, 2024 23:04
    Ballon d’Or 2024: Women’s Club of the Year Nominees

    Barcelona (Spain) 

    Chelsea (England) 

    NJ/NY Gotham (USA) 

    Olympique Lyonnais (France) 

    Paris Saint-Germain (France)

  • October 28, 2024 23:04
    Ballon d’Or 2024: Men’s Club of the Year Nominees

    Borussia Dortmund (Germany) 

    Girona (Spain) 

    Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) 

    Manchester City (England) 

    Real Madrid (Spain)

  • October 28, 2024 23:03
    Ballon d’Or 2024: Men’s Coach of the Year Nominees

    Xabi Alonso (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen) 

    Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid) 

    Luis de la Fuente (Spain, Spain national team) 

    Gian Piero Gasperini (Italy, Atalanta) 

    Pep Guardiola (Spain, Manchester City) 

    Lionel Scaloni (Argentina, Argentina national team)

  • October 28, 2024 23:02
    Ballon d’Or 2024: Women’s Coach of the Year Nominees

    Sonia Bompastor (France, Olympique Lyonnais / Chelsea) 

    Arthur Elias (Brazil, Corinthians / Brazil national team) 

    Jonatan Giráldez (Spain, Barcelona / Washington Spirit) 

    Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea / USA national team) 

    Filipa Patão (Portugal, Benfica) 

    Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands, England national team)

  • October 28, 2024 23:01
    Ballon d’Or 2024: Kopa Trophy Nominees (Best player Under-21)

    Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona) 

    Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina, Manchester United) 

    Arda Güler (Turkey, 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 Munich) 

    Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona) 

    Warren Zaïre-Emery (France, Paris Saint-Germain)

  • October 28, 2024 23:01
    Ballon d’Or Awards: Yashin Trophy 2024 Nominees

    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)

  • October 28, 2024 23:00
    Women’s Ballon d’Or 2024 Nominees

    Barbra Banda (Zambia, Shanghai RCB / Orlando Pride) 

    Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona) 

    Lucy Bronze (England, Barcelona / Chelsea) 

    Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Barcelona / Arsenal) 

    Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi, Paris Saint-Germain / Olympique Lyonnais) 

    Grace Geyoro (France, Paris Saint-Germain) 

    Manuela Giugliano (Italy, AS Roma) 

    Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona) 

    Patricia Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona) 

    Giulia Gwinn (Germany, Bayern Munich) 

    Yui Hasegawa (Japan, Manchester City) 

    Ada Hegerberg (Norway, Olympique Lyonnais) 

    Lauren Hemp (England, Manchester City) 

    Lindsey Horan (USA, Olympique Lyonnais) 

    Lauren James (England, Chelsea) 

    Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France, Paris Saint-Germain) 

    Alyssa Naeher (USA, Chicago Red Stars) 

    Sjoeke Nüsken (Germany, Chelsea) 

    Ewa Pajor (Poland, VfL Wolfsburg / Barcelona) 

    Salma Paralluelo (Spain, Barcelona) 

    Gabi Portilho (Brazil, Corinthians) 

    Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona) 

    Mayra Ramírez (Colombia, Levante / Chelsea) 

    Trinity Rodman (USA, Washington Spirit) 

    Lea Schüller (Germany, Bayern Munich) 

    Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City) 

    Sophia Smith (USA, Portland Thorns) 

    Mallory Swanson (USA, Chicago Red Stars) 

    Tarciane (Brazil, Corinthians / Houston Dash) 

    Glódís Viggósdóttir (Iceland, Bayern Munich)

  • October 28, 2024 23:00
    Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024 Nominees

    Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)

    Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey, Inter) 

    Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid) 

    Rúben Dias (Portugal, Manchester City) 

    Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine, Dnipro / Girona / Roma) 

    Phil Foden (England, Manchester City) 

    Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen) 

    Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) 

    Mats Hummels (Germany, Borussia Dortmund) 

    Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich) 

    Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid) 

    Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta) 

    Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa) 

    Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter ) 

    Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid) 

    Martin Ødegaard (Norway, Arsenal) 

    Dani Olmo (Spain, Leipzig / Barcelona) 

    Cole Palmer (England, Manchester City / Chelsea) 

    Declan Rice (England, Arsenal) 

    Rodri (Spain, Manchester City) 

    Antonio Rüdiger (Germany, Real Madrid) 

    Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal) 

    William Saliba (France, Arsenal) 

    Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid) 

    Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid) 

    Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain) 

    Nico Williams (Spain, Athletic Club) 

    Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen) 

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland, Bayer Leverkusen) 

    Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

  • October 28, 2024 22:58
    PREVIEW

    The prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday evening at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris.


    The biggest headline will be the absence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, holders of 13 Ballon d’Or wins between them, as neither have been nominated for the first time in 20 years. 


    Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the favorite to be crowned the world’s best player and become the first winner born this century. 


    The other candidates are Manchester City and Spain’s Rodri and Vinicus’s Real teammate Jude Bellingham from England. 


    The Ballon d’Or was created by France Football magazine and has been awarded since 1956. It is voted for by journalists from the top 100 countries in the FIFA rankings. 


    Each journalist, one per country, selects 10 players in ranked order, with points attributed to each position. The winner is the player who receives the most points.


    READ FULL PREVIEW HERE


    The other awards which will be given away are the Ballon d’Or Feminin (best women’s player), Kopa Trophy (best young footballer), Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper), Gerd Muller Trophy (Most goals scored by a player), Socrates Award (humanitarian work), best men’s and women’s club of the year and the best men’s and women’s coach of the year.

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