- Ballon d’Or 2025: Equal Recognition for Men and Women in Football.
- New Categories and Big Changes Await at This Year’s Ballon d’Or.
- Paris to Host Football’s Biggest Night on September 22.
For the first time in history, male and female footballers will receive the same number of awards at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, scheduled to take place on September 22 in Paris, according to the event organizers.
New Awards Categories for Women Introduced
This year’s ceremony brings exciting updates. Three new award categories have been introduced for women:
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Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Best Young Female Player
Top Female Scorer (at club or national level)
These additions were announced by France Football magazine and UEFA.
The awards ceremony will be held at the elegant Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Balanced Awards and Special Recognition
Six Awards Each for Men and Women
With the latest additions, both male and female players will now compete for six awards each, reflecting a growing emphasis on equality in football recognition.
The Socrates Award for Social Impact
In addition to the player awards, the Socrates Award will also be presented.
This award honors individuals, male or female who have made significant contributions to social causes and community development.
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Nominee Announcement Timeline
Fans can look forward to the announcement of nominees in early August, building excitement ahead of the big night in September.
Last Year’s Controversy: Real Madrid’s Boycott
At the 2024 edition of the awards, Real Madrid chose not to attend the ceremony.
The decision came after the club learned that their Brazilian forward, Vinicius Junior, did not win the Best Men’s Player award.
The honour instead went to Rodri of Manchester City, sparking debates across the football world.
Conclusion: A Night of Football, Equality, and Recognition
With new categories and a focus on equality, the Ballon d’Or 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most inclusive and exciting ceremonies yet.
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