Ballon d'Or Celebrates 70th Anniversary in London
The prestigious Ballon d'Or awards ceremony, marking its 70th anniversary, will be held in London for the first time on October 26. Created by France Football magazine in 1956, it honors the world's best football players. The event pays homage to its first winner, England's Stanley Matthews.
In a historic first, the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony will take place in London on October 26 to mark its 70th anniversary. This prestigious award, founded by France Football magazine in 1956, is the most coveted individual award in world football.
The decision to host the ceremony in London is a tribute to Stanley Matthews, an England football legend who was the inaugural winner seven decades ago, according to UEFA. This move reinforces the Ballon d'Or's standing as a global symbol of excellence in football.
Although the event has traditionally been held in Paris, the specific venue in London has yet to be announced. Notable past winners include Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati, who received the accolades in 2025.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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