DBasia.news – The competition for the 2021 Ballon d’Or trophy is starting to heat up. France Football magazine as the initiator of this event has just announced 30 nominees.
The Ballon d’Or is a symbol of the supremacy of the world’s best footballer in one year. This event was first held in 1956.
But the Ballon d’Or award was stopped last year. France Football decided not to give it the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
A year after the vacuum, the tradition of awarding the Ballon d’Or is ready to resume. This year’s competition looks more even.
From the list of 30 nominations, the dominance of Chelsea and Manchester City is quite visible. The two Champions League finalists each sent five representatives.
No other club has been able to send more than the two Premier League representatives. While Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is the closest with four representatives.
The 30 nominees will be chosen by journalists, national team coaches, and national team captains. Each voter will compile a list of his top five choices.
After that process, the winner will be known. France Football plans to announce the winner of the 2021 Ballon d’Or on November 29 in Paris.
In addition to the Ballon d’Or, France Football also holds a number of other awards such as the Feminine Ballon d;Or (women’s footballers, Kopa Trophy (young players), and Yachine Trophy (Goalkeeper).