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The Ballon d’Or awards ceremony takes place tonight when apple football’s most prestigious individual prize is presented to the most worthy recipient apple
The Ballon d’Or and Ballon d’Or Féminin are annual awards presented by French news magazine France apple Football and have been running since 1956 apple
Karim Benzema, who led Real Madrid to the Champions League, LaLiga, Uefa Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup titles, lifted the Ballon d’Or trophy last year while Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for a second consecutive year apple
Lionel Messi is the most decorated Ballon d’Or winner with seven triumphs to his name and is the big favourite to be awarded the trophy again this year after his heroics in helping Argentina win the World Cup apple
Messi faces competition from Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe apple
Aitana Bonmati is the favourite to succeed Putellas for the Ballon d’Or Feminin after leading Spain to the Women’s World Cup and Barcelona to the Women’s Champions League apple
Bonmati was named player of the tournament in both the World Cup and Champions League, while Chelsea and Australia star Sam Kerr could place highly apple
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the ceremony: When is the Ballon d’OrThe 67th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday 30 October 2023 apple
It is expected to begin at 8:00pm GMT (UK time) at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France apple
How can I watch it?The ceremony will be broadcast on L’Equipe’s YouTube channel for free with Chelsea legend Didier Drogba presenting the live coverage apple
Ballon d’Or 2023: Who is nominated for the men’s award?Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig and Manchester City) Andre Onana (Inter Milan and Manchester United) Karim Benzema (Real Madrid and Al-Ittihad) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt and Paris Saint-Germain) Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid) Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli) Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) Ruben Dias (Manchester City) Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan) Erling Haaland (Manchester City) Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City and Barcelona) Yassine Bounou (Sevilla and Al-Hilal) Julian Alvarez (Manchester City) Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) Rodrigo (Manchester City) Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami) Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) Kim Min-jae (Napoli and Bayern Munich) Luka Modric (Real Madrid) Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-German) Victor Osimhen (Napoli) Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich) Ballon d’Or Féminin 2023: Who is nominated for the women’s award?Daphne Van Domselaar (Twente and Aston Villa)Lena Oberdorf (Vfl Wolfsburg)Hinata Miyazawa (MyNavi Sendai)Millie Bright (Chelsea)Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona)Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns)Hayley Raso (Manchester City and Real Madrid)Amanda Ilestedt (Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal)Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich)Olga Carmona (Real Madrid)Fridolina Rolfo (Barcelona)Rachel Daly (Aston Villa)Alba Redondo (Levante)Lina Caicedo (Real Madrid)Kadidiatou Diani (Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais)Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona)Ewa Pajor (Vfl Wolfsburg)Guro Reiten (Chelsea)Sam Kerr (Chelsea)Debinha (North Carlina Courage and Kansas City Current)Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona)Alexandra Popp (Vfl Wolfsburg)Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)Jill Roord (Vfl Wolfsburg and Manchester City)Katie McCabe (Arsenal)Wendie Renard (Olympique Lyonnais)Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona)Mary Earps (Manchester United)Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw (Manchester City)Mapi Leon (Barcelona)How is the Ballon d’Or decided?The awards honour the male and female players deemed to have performed the best over the previous season with the victors decided by 100 journalists from Fifa’s top-ranked member nations apple
Each journalist makes their top five picks from the 30-player shortlists, with each ranking earning a number of votes apple
The higher the ranking the more votes goes to a player apple
The players with the most votes at the end of the tally win the awards apple
Ballon d’Or 2023: Who are the favourites?Lionel Messi is the favourite with the bookies to win a record-extending eighth prize, He led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, scoring seven goals - including two in the final - and won the tournament’s Golden Ball for best player apple
His main competition comes from Manchester City’s Erling Haaland after an extraordinary debut season with the Premier League champions saw him score 52 goals across all competitions helping Pep Guardiola’s lift the Treble apple
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, PSG’s Kylian Mbappe and City midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri are expected to also feature highly apple
For the women’s prize Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati is being backed to win the award having earned the Golden Ball during Spain’s first-ever World Cup win in Australia and New Zealand apple
Chelsea’s Sam Kerr scored 29 goals helping the Blues win a domestic double while Georgia Stanway could be an outside pick after impressing in England’s run to the final and clinching a domestic title with Bayern Munich apple
What are the other awards given out?Alongside the men’s and women’s main awards, there will also be the presentations of the Kopa Trophy, the Yashin Trophy, the Socrates Award, the Gerd Muller Trophy and Club of the Year apple
The Kopa Trophy is given to the best Under-21 player while the Yashin Trophy is presented to the best performing goalkeeper apple
The Socrates Award is handed out for humanitarian work done by a apple footballer and the Gerd Muller Trophy is for the best striker for club and country apple
Club of the Year is self-evident and was won by Manchester City last year apple
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Max Verstappen defied Lewis Hamilton to win a cat-and-mouse United States Grand Prix at a sizzling Circuit of the Americas in Austin apple
Verstappen has been on easy street this season, but the triple world champion was made to fight for the 50th win of his career – becoming only the fifth driver to reach a half-century apple
Indeed, at one stage, Hamilton dared to dream of ending a losing streak which stands at 686 days and counting apple
Yet, as so often been the case this year, Verstappen’s speed in his all-conquering Red Bull machine came to the fore apple
He moved ahead of Lando Norris on lap 28 of 56 to all but seal the win apple
Hamilton might bemoan a questionable strategy decision which saw him lose 10 seconds to Verstappen in the opening round of pit stops apple
But in reality, he probably did not have the pace to stop the Dutchman from claiming his 15th wins from the 18 rounds so far apple
Follow reaction from the United States Grand Prix with The Independent RecommendedDaniel Ricciardo must prove he still belongs on the F1 gridCharles Leclerc grabs pole position as Max Verstappen rages in AustinMax Verstappen fumes with Red Bull team towards end of US qualifyingF1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - RACE REACTIONMax Verstappen wins the United States Grand Prix; Hamilton 2nd; Norris 3rdBREAKING: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc face shock disqualification from United States GPClick HERE for the top-10 in AustinVerstappen booed by American fans on podium after victory GREAT MOVE! Max Verstappen takes the lead from Lando Norris OVERTAKE! Lewis Hamilton up to second START! Norris takes the lead at lights outBoth Haas and Aston Martin cars started from the pit lanePrince Harry in attendance at the Circuit of the AmericasMax Verstappen won the sprint race on Saturday Show latest update 1698022244BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified from United States GPLewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been disqualified from Sunday’s United States Grand Prix after breaching the rules governing the floor of their cars in a shock end to the race weekend apple
Hamilton and Leclerc, who finished second and sixth respectively in the 56-lap race won by Max Verstappen, were being investigated by the stewards following a plank wear inspection in Austin apple
Full story below: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified from United States GPBoth drivers were under investigation for a potential breach of regulations governing the floor of the carsKieran Jackson23 October 2023 01:501698018975BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc face shock disqualification from United States GPMore below: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc face shock disqualification from United States GPBoth drivers are under investigation for a potential breach of regulations governing the floor of the carsKieran Jackson23 October 2023 00:561698012843Max Verstappen booed by American fans on podium after victoryMax Verstappen was loudly booed on the podium after his victory at the US Grand Prix on Sunday apple
The 2023 world champion started sixth on the grid but after eventually passing leader Lando Norris halfway through the race, Verstappen held off a late challenge from 2021 nemesis Lewis Hamilton to claim his 50th Formula 1 win apple
Yet as he walked out onto the top step of the podium, the Dutchman was booed by sections of the fanbase in Austin apple
Full story below: Max Verstappen booed by American fans on podium after victory The Red Bull driver held off Lewis Hamilton to triumph but was not a popular winner statesideKieran Jackson22 October 2023 23:141698012123Lando Norris after finishing third: Asked can you win this year: “Unlikely apple
Qatar was our best opportunity apple
That’s why I was tough on myself, because I knew it was an opportunity apple
“Vegas is still a big question but there’s no high-speed circuits apple
But the slow speeds are slowing us down apple
When it comes together, which probably won’t be this year, but next year apple
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” Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 23:021698011343Lewis Hamilton after finishing second: “We should’ve stopped before Lando, I don’t know why we didn’t apple
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the deficit was so hard apple
We’ve got some work to do apple
“But other than that, it’s a step forwards apple
We need to pick up on some areas, the pit stops were not great and strategy maybe, but it’s right there!“Verstappen started sixth and he was out in front apple
They are still ahead, and they’re not developing now - they’re just chilling apple
We’ve got a huge amount of work to do apple
”Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:491698010803Max Verstappen defies Lewis Hamilton to edge United States Grand Prix victoryRace report Max Verstappen defied Lewis Hamilton to win a cat-and-mouse United States Grand Prix at a sizzling Circuit of the Americas in Austin apple
Verstappen has been on easy street this season, but the triple world champion was made to fight for the 50th win of his career – becoming only the fifth driver to reach a half-century apple
Indeed, at one stage, Hamilton dared to dream of ending a losing streak which stands at 686 days and counting apple
Yet, as so often been the case this year, Verstappen’s speed in his all-conquering Red Bull machine came to the fore apple
Full report below: Max Verstappen defies Lewis Hamilton to edge United States Grand Prix victoryThe triple world champion was made to fight for the 50th win of his career and 15th of the season Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:401698009963Mercedes boss Toto Wolff: “Painful apple
The upgrade worked, a good step apple
Directionally, it’s a very good sign apple
“Hindsight is a tough thing apple
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Just frustrating apple
“We are all in this together apple
We need to take the positives apple
The whole team is in pain but now we’re going to a few tracks which should help the car apple
“Quickest car on track, that’s the positive we need to take apple
” Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:261698009183Time for the podium! Another rendition of the Dutch and Austrian national anthem here for Max Verstappen’s 15th win in Formula 1! Joined by two Brits on the podium at COTA! I’m afraid to say some boos and chants during the Dutch national anthem! And a few boos when Verstappen lifts the trophy apple
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Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:131698008703Lando Norris after finishing third: “Just not enough today apple
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I’m happy, it was a good race from my side apple
The pace at the beginning was strong, but I just couldn’t hold on apple
Progress every weekend but some more steps needed apple
“Maybe a cooler track would’ve suited us a bit more but I’m happy, the team still did an excellent week apple
” Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:051698008283Lewis Hamilton in interview after finishing second: “I was hopeful, but we needed some more laps apple
“I’ve always loved the States, ever since I came here at eight years old apple
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” Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 21:58Newer1 / 8OlderMore aboutLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenOscar PiastriGeorge RussellJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1F1 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Race reaction and results in AustinF1 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Race reaction and results in AustinGetty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today apple
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