The Ballon d'Or has returned to award the best footballers and coaches of the 2023-24 season. The Ballon d'Or is presented annually by French magazine France Football since 1956 and celebrates the top scorer, goalkeeper, young player and humanitarian. The Ballon d'Or 2024, which will award the best performers of the 2023-24 season will be hosted at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  From 2010 to 2015, it was combined with another award called FIFA World Player of the Year, and together they were known as the FIFA Ballon d'Or. But now it is once again given as an independent honour and since the Ballon d'or 2023, the honour is given to on the results of the season instead of the calendar year. Ballon d'Or 2024: Vinicius Jr, Rodri and Other Favourites to Win Prestigious Football Award Post Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo Era.

With an exciting season behind them which has made fans witness some breathtaking football, the Ballon d'Or 2024 will see several next generation superstars clash with each other for the throne left behind by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. it includes UEFA Champions League winners with Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham. It also includes the two icons of football's future, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. For one last time, Toni Kroos is also nominated for the prestigious award. Fans will be really excited as they will want to know who the male best footballer of the year will be given the competition is so close this time.

In the female category, the winner of the Paris Olympics 2024 gold medal, United States has five representatives in the nominees. Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson, Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith and Alyssa Naeher are the five nominees from the USA Women's national football team. But the favourites remain the regulars, Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas of Spain along with Ada Hegerberg of Norway. The Ballon d'Or expanded to recognise female footballers since 2018.

When and Where Will Ballon d’Or 2024 Ceremony Be Held?

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony would be held in the Theatre du Chatelet on October 29, Tuesday.  Ballon d'Or Winners List: Check Names of Footballers Who Have Won Prestigious Award By France Football.

What Time Will Ballon d’Or 2024 Ceremony Start As Per IST?

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony has a scheduled start time of 1:15 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).

The Ballon d'Or ceremony is one of the biggest events in the football world and fans will be eagerly waiting to witness the Ballon d'or 2024 ceremony. The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony live telecast viewing option will be provided by the Sony Sports Network in India while the live streaming viewing option will be provided by SonyLIV app and website. The UCL 2023-24 victory has made the Real Madrid footballers frontrunner for the honour and Vinicius Jr is likely to win the male footballer of the year honour.

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