European football confederation will help “France Football” and “L’Équipe” to format awards, which will now have more prizes, such as best men’s and women’s coaches
After joining the FIFA for almost a decade, the Gold balla traditional award given to the best players in the world, will now have the UEFA as a partner. The European football confederation announced this Friday morning, the 3rd, that it will organize the event alongside the Amaurythe business group that owns the magazine “France Football”, founder of the award, and of the newspaper “L’Equipe”.
Through a statement, the European entity revealed that it intends to help the award grow and have a more global reach. The Amaury group will continue to be the owner of the brand “Ballon d’Or”, organizing the voting system, while “Uefa will contribute its football expertise, market global commercial rights and organize the annual gala”. The first and biggest impact made by the new partnership will be the creation of two new trophies for next year , as best coach and best coach of the season. The other existing ones will be maintained.
“For almost 70 years, the Ballon d’Or has been the most prestigious individual award in the world of football and is a testament to the extraordinary skill, dedication and impact of the sport’s legends and their lasting mark on the sport’s history. UEFA’s club and national team competitions, such as the Champions League and the Euros, are considered the most important global stages for elite players, often playing a key role in players’ bid for major honors and their place in the pantheon of football. soccer. UEFA and the Ballon d’Or are synonymous with sporting excellence, so our partnership will be a natural mix of standout and a synergy that promises to be nothing short of exceptional.”stated Aleksander Ceferinpresident of UEFA.
The award for Gold ball was created by “France Football” magazine in 1956, becoming the main football award over the years, choosing the best player in the world. In the 90s, FIFA created its official award and rivaled the already prestigious one until 2010, when it entered into a partnership with the company. Between 2010 and 2015, the Ballon d’Or was awarded as an official FIFA award for the best football player on the planet. After the partnership ended, the football entity created the The Bestin 2016. Lionel Messi won the last two editions of both awards.
“The Ballon d’Or is the dream prize for the greatest players in the world. We want the Ballon d’Or Gala to be a global event that showcases and highlights the talent of high-level football players in their individual and collective performances, to inspire all football talents and with the aim of bringing together passion and enthusiasm of fans from all over the world”said the CEO of the Amaury group, Jean-Étienne Amaury.
Earlier this week, on Monday the 30th, Lionel Messi finished his eighth Gold ball, isolating himself as the biggest winner of the award. On the same occasion, Aitana Bonmatí was elected the best player in the world, while Jude Bellingham took the Kopa Trophy. Dibu Martinez took the Yashin Trophy, Vinicius JuniorO Sócrates Prize. Furthermore, the Manchester City was chosen as the best men’s club, while the Barcelonathe feminine.
Source: sportbuzz
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