For the first time in many years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not on the Ballon d’Or nomination list, sparking a new chapter in football history.
Fans are excitedly awaiting the announcement of the world’s finest player as the 68th edition of this esteemed award event is ready to take place in Paris. There is a great deal of intrigue and excitement to watch a new celebrity win the prestigious prize since the iconic couple, who have dominated the event for more than ten years, are not present.
There is no denying that the younger generation is prepared to unseat the great football players and is vying for the largest individual award in the sport.
After Messi and Ronaldo’s incredible 10-year winning run from 2008 to 2017, a new generation of talent has taken their place. Notably missing from the current nomination list are Luka Modric and Karim Benzema, the only two players to challenge Messi and Ronaldo’s dominance since 2007.
Ballon d’Or 2024 Nominees List: Jude Bellingham (England/Real Madrid), Hakan Calhanoglou (Turkey/Inter Milan), Kylian Mbappe (France/ PSG & Real Madrid), Erling Haaland (Norway/ Manchester City ), Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona), Dani Carvajal (Spain/Real Madrid), Ruben Dias (Portugal/Manchester City), Artem Dobvyk (Ukraine/Girona & AS Roma), Phil Foden (England/Manchester City), Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain/Bayer Leverkusen), Mats Hummels (Germany/Borussia Dortmund/AS Roma), Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich), Toni Kroos (Germany/Real Madrid), Ademola Lookman (Nigeria/Atalanta), Emiliano Martinez (Argentina/Aston Villa), Lautaro Martinez (Argentina/Inter Milan), Martin Odegaard (Norway/Arsenal), Dani Olmo (Spain/RB Leipzig & Barcelona), Cole Palmer (England/Chelsea), Declan Rice (England/Arsenal), Rodri (Spain/Manchester City), Antonio Rudiger (Germany/Real Madrid), Bukayo Saka (England/Arsenal), William Saliba (France/Arsenal), Federico Valverde (Uruguay/Real Madrid), Vinicius Jr. (Brazil/Real Madrid), Vitinha (Portugal/PSG), Nico Williams (Spain/Athletic Bilbao), Florian Wirtz (Germany/Bayer Leverkusen), Granit Xhaka (Switzerland/Bayer Leverkusen)
Date and Time of the 2024 Ballon d’Or Award Ceremony
What time and location will the 2024 Ballon d’Or be held?
On Monday, October 29, IST, the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony will be held in Paris’s Théâtre du Châtelet.
Award Ceremony for the 2024 Ballon d’Or IST Time
On Tuesday, October 29, the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony will begin at 1:15 a.m. IST.
Location and time of the live Ballon d’Or 2024 Award Ceremony
How can I watch the 2024 Ballon d’Or live in India?
The SonyLIV app and website will carry live coverage of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony.
How can I watch the Ballon d’Or 2024 live in India?
The 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony will be broadcast live on TV via the Sony Sports Network.
