UEFA and Groupe Amaury, owner of France Football and L'Équipe, will co-organise the Ballon d'Or awards from next year. This is reported by the official website of UEFA.
Under the agreement, Groupe Amaury remains the owner of the Ballon d'Or brand and will continue to oversee the voting system, which will remain unchanged and independent. UEFA will sell the global commercial rights and organise the annual gala awards ceremony.
In addition, two new awards will be added to the ceremony programme: men's and women's coach of the year. The other nominations will remain unchanged.
Recall that in 2023, the winner of the Golden Ball among men was Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi.