On October 28, 2024, the Ballon d'Or ceremony took place, awarded by France Football to the best football player in the world for the last season. The ceremony was held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, and other awards were presented, such as the Kopa Trophy for the best U-21 player and the Yashin Award for the best goalkeeper, along with the women's Ballon d'Or.
The youngest player to win the Kopa Trophy and to score for the Spanish National Team, in LaLiga and in the El Clásico, was Lamine Yamal, aged 17. Amid the excitement, Yamal dedicated the award to his teammates and expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him in his football career.
During the gala, the Johan Cruyff Trophy for Best Coach was awarded to Carlo Ancelotti, while in the women's category, it went to Emma Hayes, coach of the United States. Other notable awards included the Lev Yashin Trophy, given to Emiliano Martínez, and the Gerd Müller Trophy for Best Scorer, shared by Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé, who finished the season with 52 goals each.
During the ceremony, a tribute was paid to Franz Beckenbauer, a football legend who passed away earlier that year. In an atmosphere of excitement and celebration, the nominees from both branches of football, women's and men's, took the stage to enjoy a night filled with recognition and awards.
