Some of the biggest figures in world soccer will convene at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday night for the highly anticipated 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony.
The Ballon d’Or is the most prestigious individual award in the sport, won by the best men’s and women’s player in the world over the past season.
Since inception in 1956, the Ballon d’Or has become synonymous with all-time greats. It’s the pinnacle of individual awards in soccer, and has only grown in grandeur with every passing edition.
Aside from the Ballon d’Or, a number of other awards are handed out throughout the course of the ceremony. As a whole, the ceremony is essentially soccer’s version of the Oscars.
Such a momentous occasion merited worthy masters of ceremony and two influential figures will be tasked with hosting the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala.
