The Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris hosts the gala of Golden Ball in which, for the first time since 2003, they are not even Leo Messi neither one nor the other Cristiano Ronaldo.
Note that this edition included new prizes for the best coach of a men’s team and the best coach of a women’s team.
The day began with the sign of exclusive to ‘Jugones’: Vinicius and Real Madrid, after learning that the Brazilian would not win the prize, decided not to travel to Paris.
The gala began with the presentation of the Kopa Trophy the best young player of the year, who won Lamine Yamal At only 17 years old after an excellent season.
Here is the complete ranking for the 2024 Kopa Trophy!
1️⃣ Yamal Lamine
2️⃣ Güler Arda
3️⃣Mainoo Kobbie
4️⃣ Savinho
5️⃣Cubarsi Pau#KopaTrophy#ballondorpic.twitter.com/DF74Pem57m
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Later, the Women’s FC Barcelonawinner of the Champions League, the F League, the Queen’s Cup and the Spanish Super Cup, received the prize of best women’s club of the year. Joan Laporta and Alexia Putellas received the trophy on stage.
We can’t stop them, FC Barcelona Femeni is the Women’s Club of the Year 2024!
Congratulations, @FCBfemeni 💙❤️ #cluboftheyear#ballondor@UWCLpic.twitter.com/rYdAwx2ySu
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
For his part, just as José Luis Sánchez had advancedhe The best men’s club of the year was Real Madridwho won the League, the Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup. No member of the white team received the award.
Real Madrid is the men’s club of the year!
Congratulations @real Madrid 💜🤍 #cluboftheyear#ballondor@Champions Leaguepic.twitter.com/v89myP4XX0
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
He Gerd Muller the top scorer of the year was withdrawn Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappéalthough only English has taken it up.
Harry Kane 🤝 Kylian Mbappé
These are our winners of the Gerd Muller Trophy ⚽️🎯
Both finished the season 23-24 with 52 goals! #GerdMuller trophy#ballondorpic.twitter.com/CiHMuIKQEF
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
The trophy for the best goalkeeper of the year, Yashinit was for him ‘Dibu’ MartinezAston Villa goalkeeper and Copa América champion with Argentina.
EMILIANO MARTINEZ IS THE WINNER OF THE 2024 YACHINE TROPHY! The Argentinian goalkeeper extends his reign! #YachineTrophy#ballondor@AVFCOfficiel@championsleaguepic.twitter.com/lpykGx38zV
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
He Socratesa trophy which rewards social work, was awarded Jennifer Hermoso for their fight for gender equality.
Jennifer Hermoso is the winner of the 2024 Socrates Prize!
Congratulations, @Jennihermoso 👑 #SocratesPrix with @peaceandsport#ballondorpic.twitter.com/NZD0hjzf5w
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
The award for best coach of the year, named Johan Cruyff, was won in the women’s category. Emma Hayesformer Chelsea player and current United States coach, and Carlo Ancelottand among men,
Emma Hayes from @USWNT is the winner of the women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy!
Congratulations @emmahayes1! #ballondorpic.twitter.com/AfEvhkfXBX
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti @real Madrid is the winner of the men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy!
Congratulations @MrAncelotti! #ballondorpic.twitter.com/95ZBTRxvao
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
The Ballon d’Or for best player of the year was awarded to Aitana Bonmatiwho revalidated the prize won last year by taking over from Alexia Putellaswho won it in 2021 and 2022.
AITANA BONMATI IS THE 2024 WOMEN’S GOLDEN BALL!
Consecutive winner, the women’s Ballon d’Or remains in Spain!
Congratulations @AitanaBonmati 👑🇪🇸 #ballondor@FCBfemeni@UWCL@weuro2025pic.twitter.com/g4P1Lv5oIl
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
A standing ovation for Aitana Bonmatí! 🤩
Our 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or! #ballondorpic.twitter.com/yKIMHROYj2
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Finally, as revealed exclusively in ‘Jugones’the men’s Ballon d’Or went to Rodri Hernandezwho becomes the fourth Spanish footballer to win the Ballon d’Or after Luis Suárez (1960), Alexia Putellas (201 and 2022) and Aitana Bonmatí (2023 and 2024).
RODRI, YOU WON IT! You are our 2024 Ballon d’Or! #ballondor@Champions Leaguepic.twitter.com/z4Xwgp8s9T
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
