The most anticipated world football gala will be held on September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. It is the day in which it will be delivered he Golden Ball corresponding to the 2024-25 season and that reaches the 69th edition. Barça will have candidates in several awards. More than in the last one, held on October 28.
The concession of the Golden Ball, the award for the best European footballer who began to grant Revista France Football in 1956 It has become an event with many more distinctions. The award now has worldwide scope, covers all competitions in what is the official season, not the calendar year, and is awarded in the women's category, which on this occasion extends three more distinctions.
In addition to the male and female gold ball, obtained in the last edition by Rodri Hernández (Manchester City) y Aitana Bonmatí (Barça), The Trofeo Ask To the best and the best young footballer under 21 years (the latter was obtained by Lamine Yamal, with only 17 years), the Yashin trophy To the best goalkeepers of both sexes, the Gerd Müller to the highest scorers be a club or a selection), the Johan Cruyff to the best coaches and the Club of the year. Likewise, the Socrates Award to the protagonist of some esteemed solidarity action.
Raphinha and Pedri celebrate the conquest of the Copa del Rey in the final of Seville against Madrid, / Valentine Enrich
The nominees will be announced at the end of August. Barça will present to its two teams, male and female, in duplicate, to the club of the year. The best young man is still Lamine Yamal the maximum favorite, which will also have options in the Golden Ball. He will have A hard competition with Raphinha and Pedri, And with the French representation Enmtre Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, who will have a golden opportunity in the Champions League final to defend his candidacy.
Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, who have distributed the last four female balls, They will rival for the fifth and unpack. The coach will also have Barcelona candidates, Hansi Flick and his Spanish triplet against Luis Enrique (PSG) and Pere Romeu, the coach of Barça female.
