Ballon d’Or 2025: who will be voted the best men’s and women’s footballers? – live

Ceremony taking place at Théâtre du Chatelet in ParisFive England players in top 10 for women’s Ballon d’OrGet in touch! Email michael.butler@theguardian.comWe go now to the red carpet, where there is the usual mix of superstar footballers, partners, ageing legends of the game and a weird and unwelcome mix of influencers and musicians. Here are a few …
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