Ballon d'Or 2023: When are the nominees announced, when is the ...
There are some formidable contenders for football’s most prestigious prize, the Ballon d’Or, after a year to remember in the men’s and women’s games.
Since Karim Benzema scooped the prize in 2022, we have seen Argentina lift the World Cup in Qatar, Spain triumph in the Women’s World Cup and Manchester City clinch a first Champions League title as part of a historic Treble.
The protagonists behind those triumphs - Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati and Erling Haaland, to name a few – are sure to be among the contenders when the Ballon d’Or is delivered later this year.
But when will we find out the nominees and the winner, and who are the favourites? We reveal all…
When will the Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees be announced?
The nominations for the Yashin and Kopa awards – given to the best goalkeeper and Under-21 player, respectively - have also been revealed.
When is the Ballon d’Or 2023 ceremony?
The Ballon d’Or 2023 ceremony will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 30.
This is when the winner of the Ballon d’Or 2023 will be announced.
Who are the favourites for the men’s Ballon d’Or 2023?
Messi is the hot favourite to win a record-extending eighth prize after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in December.
The 36-year-old scored seven goals, including two in the final, and won the Golden Ball after a series of mesmerising displays.
Haaland’s extraordinary debut season with Manchester City, when he scored 52 goals in all competitions to fire Pep Guardiola’s side to the Treble, makes him a strong contender.
Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland of Manchester City pose for a photograph with the UEFA Super Cup trophy after the team's victory inside the Manchester City dressing room
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Those two are the runaway favourites with the bookies, although the likes of Vinicius Junior, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappe and Rodri are likely to feature highly.
Who are the favourites for the women’s Ballon d’Or 2023?
Barcelona and Spain star Bonmati is hotly tipped to win the award that her compatriot and team-mate Alexia Putellas claimed in the last two years.
With Putellas spending most of the last year out injured, Bonmati has risen to the fore by winning the Golden Ball as Spain clinched their first-ever World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand.
Sam Kerr scored 29 goals for Chelsea last season as they won a domestic double before featuring for the Matildas at their home World Cup, while Georgia Stanway could be in the frame after her efforts in England’s run to the final and clinching the title with Bayern Munich.
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