The most prestigious individual prizes in men’s and women’s football will be awarded on Monday, October 30.
The 2023 Ballon d’Or and Ballon d’Or Feminin will be presented at a star-studded ceremony in Paris, hosted by former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
Lionel Messi is predicted to win the men’s award for a record-extending eighth time. The Inter Miami forward would become the first player in history to win the Ballon d’Or while playing for a team in MLS.
Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati is the favourite for the women’s prize. Barcelona teammate Alexia Putellas has won the previous two, but injury problems have left her out of the running for the 2023 prize.
The winners are likely to be confirmed at approximately 10 p.m. local time (4 p.m. ET). The Sporting News is providing live updates throughout the day and will be bringing you the final results and reaction from the Theatre du Chatelet.
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Ballon d’Or 2023 live updates, final results from trophy ceremony
1:30 p.m. GMT/9:30 a.m. ET: The Ballon d’Or Feminin is expected to remain in Spanish possession. Alexia Putellas won the previous two but has been dogged by injury problems over the past year. Putellas being short of her…
