Ballon d'Or 2024 Winners | Aitana Bontami and Rodri win the Ballon d'Or 2024

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Sportz Point. Tonight, we will cover the Ballon d'Or 2024 as all the eyes of football fans get ready to witness the football king post-Messi-Ronaldo era. 

This will be the first time in nearly 21 years that either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo have not been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in football.

Players like Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, and Vinicius Jr will be the favourites to win the Men's Ballon d'Or while Aitana Bonmati, Lucy Bronze and Alexia Putellas will be the favourites to win the Women's Ballon d'Or 2024.

Read Also | Ballon d'Or 2024: Full list of nominees and FAQs

Lamine Yamal is the only player nominated for both Men's Ballon d'Or and Kopa Trophy 2024. 

Stay tuned as we bring you all the updates and winners list of Ballon d'Or 2024 from our web desk.

Oct 29, 2024 04:32 IST
Rodri has a message for the fans
🗣️ A message from your Ballon d'Or winner...#UCL | #ballondor pic.twitter.com/H5R3R7ULb5
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 04:32 IST
Messi congratulates the winners
Lionel Messi on his Instagram story:


"Congratulations to all the winners and nominated ones for the Ballon d'Or 2024”.
“Especially to Dibu, what a great, another award for the best goalkeeper in the world. And to Lautaro, to Scaloni and Garnacho”.



Oct 29, 2024 04:29 IST
"I will do it 10 times:" Vinicius Jr
Eu farei 10x se for preciso. Eles não estão preparados.
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 04:28 IST
Carlo has his say
I want to thank my Family, my President, my Club, my Players and above all Vini and Carvajal. pic.twitter.com/bdMJQmTflx
— Carlo Ancelotti (@MrAncelotti) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 03:30 IST
Rodri has a special message for Yamal

 
Rodri for Lamine Yamal, "You will win one of these trophies one day my friend."
"Keep working hard."



Oct 29, 2024 03:28 IST
He has done it!

 
Rodri becomes the first player under the age of 31 to win the Ballon d'Or award since 2015. Lionel Messi, then 28 in 2015 had won the award as a player below 31.
• 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo, age 31
• 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo, age 32
• 2018: Luka Modric, age 33
• 2019: Lionel Messi, age 32
• 2020: Not awarded
• 2021: Lionel Messi, age 34
• 2022: Karim Benzema, age 34
• 2023: Lionel Messi, age 36
• 2024: Rodri, age 28



Oct 29, 2024 03:16 IST
Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri

 
Rodri, the Spanish and Manchester City midfielder wins the Ballon d'Or 2024. On crutches, Rodri hobbles up the steps to collect the biggest honour of his career.
 
Rodri was pivotal for Manchester City and Spain as he won the Premier League and Euro 2024 for both club and country. He was the player of the tournament in Euro 2024. 
 
• 2023-24 Premier League title 🏆
• FIFA Club World Cup 🏆
• Euro 2024 winner 🏆
• Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament 🏆



Oct 29, 2024 03:14 IST
Greatness to Greatness
💬 Natalie Portman congratulated Aitana Bonmati for the 2024 Women's Ballon d'Or#ballondor pic.twitter.com/nyCDanPMdR
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 03:12 IST
Men's Ballon d'Or 2024: George Weah to present the award

 
George Weah, the only African player to win the Ballon d'Or, back in 1991 will present the Men's Ballon d'Or 2024.



Oct 29, 2024 03:08 IST
All Barcelona podium




Oct 29, 2024 02:56 IST
Ballon d'Or Feminin 2024: Aitana Bontami

 
Spain and FC Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bontami won defended her Ballon d'Or Feminin award successfully. She won the award after a stunning season with Barcelona where she won the UWCL. With Spain, she won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 as well.
 
She has now become the second player to win the Ballon d'Or Feminin second time. Her fellow teammate Alexia Puttelas was the first to achieve the feat.
 
This is the fourth consecutive season that a Spaniard has won the award - 
• Aitana Bonmati 2024
• Aitana Bonmati 2023
• Alexia Puttelas 2022
• Alexia Puttelas 2021
 
"Thank you so much for your applause. I'm so grateful to be here to receive this award for the second time.
"I always say this is not something that you can do alone, I'm so lucky to be surrounded by wonderful players who help me to keep growing into a better player.
"So thank you to my teammates because without them I wouldn't be here, I would also like to thank my club and Joan Laporta," Bonamati said after the award.



Oct 29, 2024 02:49 IST
Men's Coach of the year: Carlo Ancelotti

 
Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid boss wins the Men's Coach of the Year 2024 award for winning the La Liga and UEFA Champions League with the Los Blancos.
 
He went past these managers to win the award - 
• Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Luis de la Fuente (Spain)
• Gian Piero Gasperini (Atalanta)
• Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
• Lionel Scaloni (Argentina)



Oct 29, 2024 02:43 IST
Women's coach of the year: Emma Hayes

 
The Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy goes to Emma Hayes of USWNT and Chelsea. Hayes led the US Women's National Team to Olympic Gold earlier this year in France.
 
She defeated the below nominees to win the award - 
• Sonia Bompastor (Lyon)
• Arthur Elias (Corinthians, Brazil)
• Jonatan Giraldez (Barcelona)
• Filipa Patao (Benfica)
• Sarina Wiegman (England)



Oct 29, 2024 02:42 IST
Socrates Award: Jennifer Hermoso

 
Jenni Hermoso of Spain wins the prestigious and important Socrates Award for her voice against sexual harassment in women's football. 
 
After Luis Rubiales, Spanish FA president forcefully kissed her after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final, she raised her voice saying it was not consented despite pressure from the Spanish governing body.
 
Sadio Mane and Vinicius Jr. won the award in 2022 and 2023.



Oct 29, 2024 02:37 IST
Women's Ballon d'Or 2024: 5-7

 
Lindsey Horan and Mallory Swanson of the USA and Katoto of France finished at number 7, 6 and 5 respectively.
 
• 7. Marie-Antoinette Katoto (PSG, France)
• 6. Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars, USA)
• 5. Lindsey Horan (Lyon, USA)



Oct 29, 2024 02:33 IST
Men's Ballon d'Or 2024: 5-7

 
Emiliano Martinez, after a stunning season with Argentina and Inter Milan finished 7. Meantime, Kylian Mbappe, who won the Gerd Muller Award jointly for his 52 goals, finished 6th. Erling Haaland, despite winning the Premier League and breaking some records, finished at number five 5 on the list.



Oct 29, 2024 02:19 IST
Yashin Trophy 2024 | Emiliano Martinez defends his award

 
Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez wins the Yashin Trophy 2024, for the consecutive seasons. He becomes the first player to win this award back-to-back times. 
 
Past winners - 
• 2019: Alisson (Liverpool, Brazil)
• 2020: Not awarded due to Covid-19 pandemic
• 2021: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG, Italy)
• 2022: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid, Belgium)
• 2023: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa, Argentina)



Oct 29, 2024 01:55 IST
Gerd Muller Award 2024 | Kane and Mbappe are the winners

 
Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe win the Gerd Muller Award 2024 for their 52 goals in last season. Kane for Bayern Munich and England, Mbappe for Paris Saint-Germain and France were incredible last season.
 
Past winners -
• Robert Lewandowski in 2021
• Robert Lewandowski in 2022
• Erling Haaland in 2023. 



Oct 29, 2024 01:49 IST
Women's Ballon d'Or Rankings: 8-10
• 10. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
• 9. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit, USA)
• 8. Mariona Caldentey (Barcelona, Spain)



Oct 29, 2024 01:46 IST
Men's Ballon d'Or Rankings: 8-10
• Lamine Yamal - 8th
• Toni Kroos - 9th
• Harry Kane - 10th



Oct 29, 2024 01:45 IST
That incredible Barca team
FC Barcelona Femeni is the 2024 Women Club of The Year! @FCBfemeni #clubdelannée #ballondor @UWCL pic.twitter.com/dFIuOZeCdi
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 01:42 IST
Men's Club of the year 2024: Real Madrid
Real Madrid win the Men's Club of the year 2024.
Real Madrid is the Men Club of The Year!

Congrats @realmadrid 💜🤍 #clubdelannée #ballondor @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/v89myP4XX0
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 01:41 IST
Yamal breaks record: First U-18 player to win Kopa Trophy
Lamine Yamal, the best U-21 player in the world! #tropheekopa pic.twitter.com/2fhGQCtvVp
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 01:41 IST
Women's Club of the year 2024: FC Barcelona Femeni
They cannot be stopped, FC Barcelona Femeni is the 2024 Women Club of The Year!

Congrats, @FCBfemeni 💙❤️ #clubdelannée #ballondor @UWCL pic.twitter.com/rYdAwx2ySu
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 01:39 IST
Kopa Trophy: Final list
Here is the 2024 Kopa Trophy full ranking! 
1. Yamal Lamine 
2. Güler Arda
3. Mainoo Kobbie 
4. Savinho 
5. Cubarsí Pau
6. Neves João 
7. Garnacho Alejandro 
8. Zaïre-Emery Warren 
9. Tel Mathys
10. Konaté Karim 



Oct 29, 2024 01:35 IST
First of many for Lamine Yamal
LAMINE YAMAL IS THE 2024 KOPA TROPHY!

The 17 year old spanish wonder boy can't be stopped! ✨🇪🇸 #TrophéeKopa #ballondor pic.twitter.com/UhOGzLTYCF
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 01:34 IST
Lamine Yamal wins the Kopa Trophy

 
Lamine Yamal wins the Kopa Trophy 2024 for an excellent Euro 2024 with Spain. He was incredible for FC Barcelona as well.



Oct 29, 2024 01:32 IST
Her is the TROPHY!




Oct 29, 2024 01:07 IST
Emi is HERE too!
Looking sharp, @emimartinezz1 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/lA1HFvrxUC
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 01:00 IST
Barca stars
🇪🇸⭐️#BallonDor pic.twitter.com/wtPvUBqJ7T
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 00:43 IST
Look who is here!
Rodri from @ManCity! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/ykF5QsNnul
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 00:36 IST
Hosts for tonight!
Your hosts of the Ballon d'Or Ceremony... Sandy Heribert & Didier Drogba ! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/EHqvstehhy
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 00:23 IST
The champions are here
👋 @FCBfemeni & @FCBarcelona 💙❤️

WELCOME TO PARIS! #ballondor @championsleague @UWCL pic.twitter.com/DTDyyhuGf9
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 00:20 IST
Harry Kane is here too!
👋 @HKane! 📸#BallonDor #MiaSanMia #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/08oGqbIxMc
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) October 28, 2024



Oct 29, 2024 00:10 IST
Okay, we have a guest here!
.ishowspeedsui all smiles on the red carpet! Welcome back to Paris! 😁#ballondor pic.twitter.com/2xvZrhKzCv
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 28, 2024 23:49 IST
Phil Foden finishes 11th
Ranked at the 11st place for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or! @PhilFoden @ManCity @England #ballondor pic.twitter.com/30vIXlpV5N
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 28, 2024 23:48 IST
Nico Williams finishes 15th
Ranked at the 15th place for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or!

Nico Williams @AthleticClub @SEFutbol #ballondor pic.twitter.com/jvgrL2s6bJ
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 28, 2024 23:28 IST
HE IS HERE
Luis de la Fuente walks the red carpet! 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/pIshbm76N0
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 28, 2024 23:27 IST
Women's rankings
2024 Women's Ballon d'Or ranking:

2️⃣1️⃣ Mayra Ramirez
2️⃣2️⃣ @glodisperla
2️⃣3️⃣ Tarciane
2️⃣4️⃣ Lea Schüller
2️⃣5️⃣ Sjoeke Nüsken #ballondor pic.twitter.com/5gqZro8kDH
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 28, 2024 23:26 IST
Women's rankings
2024 Women's Ballon d'Or ranking:

2️⃣6️⃣ @maybe10_
2️⃣7️⃣ Manuela Giugliano
2️⃣8️⃣ lauren__hemp
2️⃣9️⃣ Ewa Pajor
3️⃣0️⃣ @GraceGeyoro #ballondor pic.twitter.com/7IpoNgfhAW
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024



Oct 28, 2024 23:03 IST
Rankings of last years
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Oct 28, 2024 23:02 IST
Last winners | Women

Aitana Bontami won the Women's Ballon d'Or 2023 for her 18 goals and 21 assists in the season where she won the UWCL title for the second time along with FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. She was named player of the tournament in both tournaments.



Oct 28, 2024 22:47 IST
Last winners | Male

 
Lionel Messi won the 2023 Ballon d'Or award and became the first player outside the European top leagues to win the award. 



Oct 28, 2024 21:40 IST
Yamal to win Kopa Trophy?
🔵🔴✈️ Lamine Yamal, on his way to Paris as Kopa Trophy clear winner. ✨

His father and his agent Jorge Mendes will also attend the ceremony. pic.twitter.com/Gqn7wxZX0x
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2024



Oct 28, 2024 21:39 IST
No one from Real Madrid will visit the Ballon d'Or 2024
🚨⚠️ Not even one representative of Real Madrid is expected to travel to Paris tonight.

This is club’s decision after Vinicius Jr was made aware that he will not win the Ballon d’Or, as @FabriceHawkins said. pic.twitter.com/zRXmfam9H1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2024



Oct 28, 2024 21:09 IST
Nominations for Yashin Trophy (Goalkeeper)

 
• Diogo Costa (Portugal, Porto)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
• Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, Borussia Dortmund)
• Andriy Lunin (Ukraine, Real Madrid)
• Mike Maignan (France, Milan)
• Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia, Valencia)
• Emiliano Martinez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
• Unai Simon (Spain, Athletic Club)
• Yann Sommer (Switzerland, Inter)
• Ronwen Williams (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)



Oct 28, 2024 21:08 IST
Nominees for Kopa Trophy

• Pau Cubarsi (Spain, Barcelona)
• Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina, Manchester United)
• Arda Guler (Türkiye, Real Madrid)
• Karim Konate (Ivory Coast, Salzburg)
• Kobbie Mainoo (England, Manchester United)
• Joao Neves (Portugal, Benfica / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Savinho (Brazil, Girona / Manchester City)
• Mathys Tel (France, Bayern Munich)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
• Warren Zaire-Emery (France, Paris Saint-Germain)



Oct 28, 2024 21:06 IST
Full list of awards at the Ballon d'Or 2024
• The Men's Ballon d'Or
• The Women's Ballon d'Or
• The Kopa Trophy (best player under 21 years of age)
• The Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper)
• The Men's Club of the Year Trophy
• The Women's Club of the Year Trophy
• The Men's Coach of the Year Trophy
• The Women's Coach of the Year Trophy
• The Gerd Muller Trophy (top scorer of the previous season)



Oct 28, 2024 21:04 IST
Who has the most number of Ballon d'Or awards?

 
Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award a record 8 times in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2023. Spain's Alexia Putellas has won the Women's Ballon d'Or most times, twice.



Oct 28, 2024 21:01 IST
Who are the ogranisers of Ballon d'Or?

 
France Football and L'Équipe are the organisers of the Ballon d'Or 2024. UEFA - European football’s governing body will also help organise the award for the first time.