Minute by minute, this report tracks what happened in Paris during the ceremony that crowned the best football players of the 2022/2023 season. France Football hosts its gala to honor players who have shaken the sport over the past year, an event known around the world as the Ballon d’Or ceremony 2023, marking its 67th edition.
In 2022 Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas took home the top honors as the year’s leading players, a benchmark that set high expectations for the 2023 ceremony.
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LIVE: BALLOON D’OR 2023
- FC BARCELONA is named the Best Women’s Team of the Year.
- VINICIUS JUNIOR receives the SOCRATES PRIZE, honoring his charitable work through the Vini Jr. Institute aiding vulnerable children in Brazil.
- Jude Bellingham’s first remarks after earning Best Young Footballer of the Year: “I would like to thank everyone who helped me reach this point, from Birmingham, Dortmund, Real Madrid, and the England national team. To my family, my parents, and my brother. There is more to come.”
- JUDE BELLINGHAM wins the KOPA PRIZE.
- THE BALLOON D’OR GALA 2023 BEGINS.
- Even Novak Djokovic, the ATP world number 1, joined the gala proceedings.
- Kylian Mbappé appears at the gala, though his year is noted as being influenced by Messi and Haaland’s performances.
- Lionel Messi, a strong contender for the top prize, arrives at Theatre des Champs-Élysées with his family.
- The Real Madrid delegation arrives in style, led by Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham.
- The European champions are already in Paris.
- Eden Hazard, now retired, makes a notable appearance for fans.
- A red-carpet moment marks the arrival of the world champion goalkeeper, a historic first for the ceremony.
- Positions from 15 to 11 are announced, featuring Robert Lewandowski among the names listed.
- Djibril Cissé cuts the ceremonial ribbon and officially starts the Red Carpet presentation.
- THE OFFICIAL BROADCAST OF THE BALLOON D’OR GALA BEGINS.
- Another Argentinian appears: Dibu Martínez, a candidate for the Yashin Prize, ranking around the top 15.
- Positions 20 through 16 are revealed during the evening.
- Karim Benzema, the 2022 winner, sits outside the top ranks this year, beneath the field of contenders.
- Jude Bellingham stands strong at 18th, alongside other young talents like the Kopa Award candidate for Young Footballer of the Year.
- The competition continues with Argentine contenders including Lautaro Martínez appearing in the later stages of the rankings.
- A second group of rankings, from 25 to 21, features Antoine Griezmann among notable appearances in 21st place.
- France Football begins to release the final standings from 30th to 26th place, offering a glimpse of the full field.
- Salma Paralluelo and Aitana Bonmatí travel from Zurich to the Ballon d’Or ceremony, underscoring the international reach of the event.
Ballon d’Or men’s rankings 2023:
1️⃣1️⃣ Mohamed Salah1️⃣2️⃣ Robert Lewandowski1️⃣3️⃣ Yassine Bounou1️⃣4️⃣ Ilkay Gündogan1️⃣5️⃣ Emiliano Martínez #ballondor
— Ballon d’Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
Ballon d’Or men’s rankings 2023:
1️⃣6️⃣ Karim Benzema1️⃣7️⃣ Khvicha Kvaratskhelia1️⃣8️⃣ Jude Bellingham1️⃣9️⃣ Harry Kane2️⃣0️⃣ Lautaro Martínez #ballondor
— Ballon d’Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
Ballon d’Or men’s rankings 2023:
2️⃣1️⃣ Antoine Griezmann2️⃣2️⃣ Kim Min-jae2️⃣3️⃣ André Onana2️⃣4️⃣ Bukayo Saka2️⃣5️⃣ Josko Gvardiol
— Ballon d’Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
Ballon d’Or men’s rankings 2023:
2️⃣6️⃣ Jamal Musiala2️⃣7️⃣ Nicolo Barella2️⃣8️⃣ Randal Kolo Muani2️⃣9️⃣ Martin Ødegaard3️⃣0️⃣ Ruben Dias
— Ballon d’Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
Good afternoon and welcome to a fresh GOAL broadcast. This report delivers all the Ballon d’Or 2023 highlights, results, and moments of the gala.
WINNERS OF BALLOON D’OR 2022
Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas claimed the top honors in 2022, with Gavi highlighted as the best youngster and Thibaut Courtois recognized as the best goalkeeper.
THE NOMINEES
PREVIOUS WINNERS
GOLDEN BALL FOR MEN
LADIES’ GOLDEN BALL
Source: Goal