No Messi or Ronaldo in Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees, check full list

The Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees are out with both Messi and Ronaldo not included in the shortlist for the award which will be presented on October 28 in Paris

The prize that football fans wait for until the end of the season is finally here, as the nominees for the Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 have been announced ahead of the award ceremony scheduled to take place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 28.

The award is given to the best player based on their statistics and achievements with both club and country over a period of 12 months.

The award was won by eight-time winner Lionel Messi last time after he led Argentina to victory in the Fifa World Cup 2022 and received the Golden Ball award for the same.

 

The likes of Vinicius Jr, Rodri, and Jude Bellingham are prime contenders for the award, having had exceptional seasons with both their clubs and countries last year.

Here is a full list of nominees for the Ballon d'Or 2024 award: 

FIFA Ballon d’Or 2024 nominees
Player	Country and club
Jude Bellingham	England and Real Madrid
Ruben Dias	Portugal and Manchester City
Phil Foden	England and Manchester City
Federico Valverde	Uruguay and Real Madrid
Emiliano Martinez	Argentina and Aston Villa
Erling Haaland	Norway and Manchester City
Nico Williams	Spain and Athletic Club
Granit Xhaka	Switzerland and Bayer Leverkusen
Artem Dovbyk	Ukraine and AS Roma
Toni Kroos	Retired
Vinicius Jr	Brazil and Real Madrid
Dani Olmo	Spain and FC Barcelona
Florian Wirtz	Germany and Bayer Leverkusen
Martin Odegaard	Norway and Arsenal FC
Mats Hummels	AS Roma
Rodri	Spain and Manchester City
Harry Kane	England and Bayern Munich
Declan Rice	England and Arsenal FC
Vitinha	Portugal and PSG
Cole Palmer	England and Chelsea FC
Dani Carvajal	Spain and Real Madrid
Lamine Yamal	Spain and FC Barcelona
Bukayo Saka	England and Arsenal FC
Hakan Calhanoglu	Turkey and Inter Milan
William Saliba	France and Arsenal FC
Kylian Mbappe	France and Real Madrid
Lautaro Martinez	Argentina and Inter Milan
Ademola Lookman	Nigeria and Atalanta
Antonio Rudiger	Germany and Real Madrid
Alejandro Grimaldo	Spain and Bayer Leverkusen

End of an era

With neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo in the nominees, this is the first time since 2003 that the illustrious duo will be absent from the shortlist.

Both Messi and Ronaldo are currently playing in the MLS and Saudi Pro League, respectively, which does not make them strong contenders for the award.

Despite Ronaldo breaking the goal-scoring record for his Saudi club Al Nassr, it will not be enough for the talisman to make the 30-man shortlist.

It marks the end of a legendary era that began in 2008 when Cristiano won his first Ballon d'Or and is now nearing its close as the two legends of the game approach the end of their careers.

The winner of the award will be announced on October 28 in Paris.

Apart from the Ballon d'Or awards for both men and women, the Kopa Trophy, Yashin Trophy, Muller Trophy, Socrates Award, Best Club, and the newly introduced Best Coach awards will also be presented during the ceremony.

Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 Award Ceremony live telecast and streaming details

When will the Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony take place?

The Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony will occur at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 28.

What time will the Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony begin?

In India, the Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony will start at 12:30 AM IST (October 29).

Where will the live telecast of the Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony be available in India?

The live telecast of the Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony may be available on the Sony Sports network.

Where will the live streaming of the Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony be available in India?

The live streaming of the full ceremony will be available on L'Equipe's official YouTube channel and might also be available on the SonyLIV app.