2024 Ballon d'Or

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2024-ballon-d-or

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1. What is the awarding body?France Football
2. What is the evaluation period?August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024
3. What is the Ballon d'Or?The Ballon d'Or is a special trophy that celebrates the best soccer players and coaches in the world. It shows how skilled, dedicated, and influential they are on the field.
4. When was the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony held?The nominees were announced on September 4, 2024, and the gala where the winners were revealed took place on October 28, 2024.

Ballon d'Or: The most prestigious individual award in football, recognizing the world's best male player.
Ballon d'Or Féminin: The equivalent award for the world's best female football player.
Kopa Trophy: An award presented annually to the best performing player under the age of 21.
UEFA: The Union of European Football Associations, a governing body for football in Europe.