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London hosts 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony with Kane and Yamal as favorites FAST-MOVING
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony is being held at the London Palladium, marking the first time the prestigious award has been presented outside of France. The location choice serves as a tribute to Stanley Matthews, the first recipient of the trophy in 1956.
The men's category features a highly competitive field without a single dominant leader. Harry Kane, playing for Bayern Munich, is a primary contender following a season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country. Other major candidates include Lamine Yamal, who recently won the World Cup with Spain, and Kylian Mbappé, following a strong individual campaign with Real Madrid.
Lionel Messi also remains in the running at age 39, while the defending champion, Ousmane Dembélé, seeks to retain his title. The voting process involves 100 journalists from the top-ranked FIFA nations, evaluating individual performance, collective achievements, and sportsmanship during the specified assessment period.
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France Football · Harry Kane · Kylian Mbappé · Lamine Yamal · Lionel Messi · London Palladium · Ousmane Dembele · Pascal Ferré · Real Madrid · Stanley Matthews · Thierry Henry
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 26. n1info.ba
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aitana Bonmatí is not among the women's nominees due to injury.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held at the London Palladium. n1info.ba
- [● 3 SOURCES] The venue was moved to London as a tribute to Stanley Matthews. n1info.ba
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thierry Henry and Kate Scott will host the ceremony.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Thirty players are nominated for the men's Ballon d'Or award. n1info.ba