SI Soccer provides live updates and news from the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3:45 p.m. ET. Check back regularly.
- Full List of Ballon d'Or 2024 Nominees
- How to Watch the Ceremony
- Who Will Win the 2024 Ballon d'Or?
- Why Vinicius Junior Should Win the Ballon d'Or
- Why Jude Bellingham Should Win the Ballon d'Or
- Why Rodri Should Win the Ballon d'Or
- Why Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham Are Skipping the Ceremony
- Ballon d'Or 2024 Winners: Full List
2024 Men's Ballon d'Or Winner
RODRI IS THE 2024 MEN'S BALLON D'OR! #ballondor @ManCity @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/Cly6Uyr08H
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
5:59 p.m. ET: Bonmati joins Rodri on stage for a photo op and thus, the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony has concluded. Thanks for following along with SI Soccer. For the full winners list and the final rankings, click here.
5:43 p.m. ET: And the winner is... Manchester City's Rodri. The reports were true. Leading up to the reveal, members of the crowd could be heard screaming "Vini!" Weah presents Rodri with the award as he becomes the first Manchester City player to win the Ballon d'Or. He's also the first Premier League player to win the award since Cristiano Ronaldo's win as part of Manchester United.
The Finalists
- 4th - Dani Carvajal
- 3rd - Jude Bellingham
- 2nd - Vinicius Junior
- 1st - Rodri
5:35 p.m. ET: George Weah joins Drogba and Heribert on stage to present the men's award.
5:19 p.m. ET: It's almost time for the final award. Will it be Rodri? But first... a quick break in the festivities.
2024 Women's Ballon d'Or Winner
5:14 p.m. ET: And the winner is... Aitana Bonmati! A second consecutive Ballon d'Or for the Barcelona and Spain star. Bonmati follows in teammate Alexia Putellas's footsteps winning back-to-back Ballon d'Ors.
5:11 p.m. ET: It's time to crown the best women's player in the world. Taking the stage to present the award is actress and Angel City FC founder Natalie Portman. She gets a nice round of applause for her affection toward PSG.
The Finalists
- 4th - Sophia Smith
- 3rd - Salma Paralluelo
- 2nd - Caroline Graham Hansen
Johan Cruyff Trophy Announced - Coach of the Year Winners
5:10 p.m. ET: The 2024 men's coach of the year is Carlo Ancelotti. There was no video package.
5:07 p.m. ET: The 2024 women's coach of the year is Emma Hayes. She was unable to attend the ceremony, but thanked everyone with a special video package.
4:59 p.m. ET: This is the first year the Ballon d'Or ceremony will honor coaches of the year in the men's and women's games. The trophy has a prestigious name as well: the Johan Cruyff Trophy. A video package is playing celebrating the legend's career.
2024 Men's Ballon d'Or Rankings 7-5
- 7th - Lautaro Martinez
- 6th - Kylian Mbappe
- 5th - Erling Haaland
2024 Socrates Award Winner
4:54 p.m. ET: Spain and Tigres defender Jennifer Hermoso wins the award. Hermoso becomes the first woman to win the award since its inception in 2022. Sadio Mane and Vinicius Junior were the two previous winners.
2024 Women's Ballon d'Or Rankings 7-5
- 7th - Marie-Antoinette Katoto
- 6th - Mallory Swanson
- 5th - Lindsay Horan
2024 Yashin Trophy Winner
EMILIANO MARTINEZ IS THE 2024 YACHINE TROPHY WINNER! Argentina goalkeeper extends his reign! #TrophéeYachine #ballondor @AVFCOfficial @championsleague pic.twitter.com/lpykGx38zV
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
4:42 p.m. ET: It's time for the best goalkeeper of the year award. Inter Milan and Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez takes the stage to present the award. And the winner is... Emiliano Martinez. The Argentine and Aston Villa goalkeeper retains the award for the second year in a row.
The Finalists
- Unai Simon
- Andriy Lunin
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Mike Maignan
2024 Gerd Muller Trophy Winner
4:22 p.m. ET: Two players were awarded a Gerd Muller Trophy for tying on 52 goals scored last season: Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. Kane took the stage to accept his award, but no Mbappe.
Harry Kane 🤝 Kylian Mbappé
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
They're our Gerd Muller Trophy winners ⚽️🎯
Both finished the 23-24 season on 52 goals! #trophéeGerdMuller #ballondor pic.twitter.com/CiHMuIKQEF
Short break in the ceremony now. Feels a bit awkward with no one from Real Madrid there to accept anything let alone represent the club. More awards still to come.
Ballon d'Or Remembers Franz Beckenbauer
4:15 p.m. ET: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is joined by Beckenbauer's wife Heidi and son Joel on stage to celebrate Der Kaiser's life. Beckenbauer passed away on Jan. 7, 2024 at 78-years-old.
"We hope the fans remember Franz as an outstanding football player and man. He was a very special person with a big, big heart," Heidi said. "He was a role model as a coach, as a player, but also as a father,' Joel added.
A tribute to The Kaizer, Franz Beckenbauer! 👑🇩🇪#ballondor pic.twitter.com/ioQrEoWxb7
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
2024 Men's Club of the Year Winner
4:12 p.m. ET: Well, who's going to accept this award? Turns out... no one. Real Madrid is announced as the men's club of the year after winning yet another Champions League and La Liga this past season.
2024 Men's Ballon d'Or Rankings 10-8
- 10th - Harry Kane
- 9th - Toni Kroos
- 8th - Lamine Yamal
2024 Women's Club of the Year Winner
4:07 p.m. ET: Barcelona wins women's club of the year with president Joan Laporta and Alexia Putellas taking the stage to accept the award.
2024 Women's Ballon d'Or Rankings 10-8
- 10th - Alexia Putellas
- 9th - Trinity Rodman
- 8th - Mariona Caldentey
Kopa Trophy Winner
3:55 p.m. ET: Ruud Gullit takes the stage to present the winner of the 2024 Kopa Trophy. And the winner is... Barcelona and Spain's Lamine Yamal.
"I want to thank Luis de la Fuente, and long live to Barcelona and Spain as well," Yamal said in his acceptance speech.
The Finalists
- Arda Guler
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Savinho
- Pau Cubarsi
Yamal is now the youngest player to:
- Play and score for Spain
- Score in La Liga history
- To play at a UEFA Euro tournament
- To score in a UEFA Euro tournament
- To win a UEFA Euro tournament
- To win the Kopa Trophy
Nominees Take the Stage
3:51 p.m. ET: The women's, men's and managerial stars of the ceremony take the stage for a moment of applause. Rodri and Luis de la Fuente are the last two introduced. Notably absent: every Real Madrid nominee.
Ceremony Begins
3:45 p.m. ET: The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony has begun. Stick with SI Soccer for live updates throughout the show.
The Winner Arrives?
3:25 p.m. ET
Richarlison Calls Out Ballon d'Or Ceremony on Instagram
3:14 p.m. ET: Brazil national team teammate and Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison sounded off on Instagram in the comments of a Ballon d'Or post. People are not happy with the reported outcome.
FC Barcelona Arrives
👋 @FCBfemeni & @FCBarcelona 💙❤️
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
WELCOME TO PARIS! #ballondor @championsleague @UWCL pic.twitter.com/DTDyyhuGf9
2:53 p.m. ET: Barcelona's representatives including Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Caroline Graham Hanse, Patri Guijarro, Aitana Bonmati, Joan Laporta and more walked the red carpet. Barcelona's Bonmati and Yamal are favorites to win awards tonight.
Marta Sounds Off on Vinicius Junior's Reported Snub
2:39 p.m. ET: Brazilian soccer icon Marta issued a statement on Instagram Stories wanting answers for Vinicius Junior reportedly being snubbed by Rodri for the award.
Toni Kroos Comments on 2024 Ballon d'Or
2:28 p.m. ET: Former Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos: "Rodri will win the Ballon d'Or. I've never seen the importance of these individiual awards in football, they have no place."
2024 Ballon d'Or Red Carpet Looks and Arrivals
Ceremony Hosts Sandy Heribert and Didier Drogba
Your hosts of the Ballon d'Or Ceremony... Sandy Heribert & Didier Drogba ! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/EHqvstehhy
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
1995 Ballon d'Or Winner George Weah
Mesdames, messieurs, please welcome George Weah!
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
The 1995 Ballon d'Or walks the red carpet! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/KgCfWRaBNF
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane
👋 @HKane! 📸#BallonDor #MiaSanMia #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/08oGqbIxMc
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) October 28, 2024
Atalanta's Ademola Lookman
IShowSpeed
.@ishowspeedsui all smiles on the red carpet! Welcome back to Paris! 😁#ballondor pic.twitter.com/7999Aby2rE
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Spain manager Luis de La Fuente
Luis de la Fuente walks the red carpet! 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/pIshbm76N0
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
AS Roma's Mats Hummels and Artem Dovbyk
.@matshummels & Artem Dovbyk from @officialasroma walks the red carpet!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/fbSwrqioOB
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
2024 Men's Ballon d'Or Rankings 15-11
- 15th - Nico Williams
- 14th - Ademola Lookman
- 13th - Dani Olmo
- 12th - Florian Wirtz
- 11th - Phil Foden
2024 Women's Ballon d'Or Preview
What do we know about the Ballon d'Or Féminin? 🤔@MeganAHumphrey breaks down the history on the award. pic.twitter.com/aQX88vTr2U
— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) October 28, 2024
2024 Men's Ballon d'Or Rankings 20-16
- 20th - Hakan Calhanoglu
- 19th - Martin Odegaard
- 18th - Emiliano Martinez
- 17th - Federico Valverde
- 16th - Granit Xhaka
2024 Women's Ballon d'Or Rankings 20-11
- 20th - Lucy Bronze
- 19th - Giulia Gwinn
- 18th - Gabi Portilho
- 17th - Alyssa Naeher
- 16th - Tabitha Chawinga
- 15th - Khadija Shaw
- 14th - Ada Hegerberg
- 13th - Lauren James
- 12th - Barbra Banda
- 11th - Patri Guijarro
2024 Women's Ballon d'Or Rankings 30-21
- 30th - Grace Geyoro
- 29th - Ewa Pajor
- 28th - Lauren Hemp
- 27th - Manuela Giugliano
- 26th - Yui Hasegawa
- 25th - Sjoeke Nusken
- 24th - Leah Schuller
- 23rd - Tarciane
- 22nd - Glodis Viggosdottir
- 21st - Mayra Ramirez
2024 Men's Ballon d'Or Rankings 29-21
- 29th - Artem Dovbyk
- 29th - Mats Hummels
- 28th - Alejandro Grimaldo
- 27th - Vitinha
- 26th - Declan Rice
- 25th - Cole Palmer
- 24th - William Saliba
- 23rd - Ruben Dias
- 22nd - Antonio Rudiger
- 21st - Bukayo Saka
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