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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Ballon d'Or 2025 award ceremony date, time, venue and live streaming
The prestigious Ballon d'Or 2025 award ceremony will be held on September 22 at the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, organisers confirmed on Monday. This edition of the Ballon d'Or marks a historic shift toward gender equality, with an equal number of accolades to be awarded to both male and female footballers. In a significant step forward, new categories have been added specifically for women's football, including awards for Best Goalkeeper, Best Young Player, and Top Scorer at club or national level. This is the first time that each major Ballon d'Or award will have a counterpart in the women's game. Here's a breakdown of the awards to be presented at the 2025 ceremony (Men and Women both): Ballon d'Or (Best Player) Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player) Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper) Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer) Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach) Club of the Year Socrates Award (Solidarity Actions) The Socrates Award, introduced in recent editions, remains a gender-neutral category, celebrating social contributions and activism from professional footballers. The nominee list for the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be revealed on August 22. In 2024, the honours went to Rodri for the men and Aitana Bonmatí for the women. Organised by France Football and supported by the L'Équipe group and Peace and Sport, the Ballon d'Or continues to evolve, not just as a marker of excellence on the field, but also as a reflection of football's growing global inclusivity and social impact. Ballon d'Or 2025 award ceremony live telecast and live streaming details When is the Ballon d'Or 2025 Award Ceremony scheduled? The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony is set to take place on September 22. Where is the venue for the Ballon d'Or 2025 Award Ceremony? The event will be hosted at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. What is the start time for the Ballon d'Or 2025 Award Ceremony in India? The time for the start of the ceremony isn't confirmed yet. Which TV channel will broadcast the Ballon d'Or 2025 live in India? Indian viewers can watch the ceremony live on the Sony Sports Network. The event will be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website.
Mint
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony date revealed: Details of venue, list of awards to be presented - All you need to know
The Ballon d'Or award ceremony for 2025 will take place on September 22 in Paris, France, the organisers announced on Monday. Also for the first time, the Ballon d'Or award ceremony will have equal number of awards for both men and women. The award ceremony will take place at the iconic Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Among the awards that were included in the list this year are - for best women's goalkeeper, best young women's player, and highest scorer in women's footall in a club or national team. Overall, a total of six awards for male and female players will be presented at Ballon d'Or award ceremony for 2025. An additional prize - Socrates Award will also be presented in an aim to to promote solidarity. The award is open to either men or women. However, the list of nominees for the Ballon d'Or award ceremony for 2025 will be announced on August 22. In 2024, Rodri and Aitana Bonmati won Ballon d'Or for male and female players, respectively. 'The 2025 awards will include the Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or, Men's and Women's Kopa Trophy (best young player), Men's and Women's Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper), Men's and Women's Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer in club/national team), Men's and Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy (best coach in club/national team), Men's and Women's Club of the Year, and Socrates Award, presented by L'Equipe group and Peace and Sport, for solidarity actions or societal causes carried out by a committed champion,' UEFA said in a statement..
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Peace and Sport launches the #WhiteCard 2025 campaign to promote peace through sport
MONACO, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Organization Peace and Sport launched the #WhiteCard 2025 campaign from Monaco. This global movement aims to highlight the role of sport as a vector of peace and social inclusion, with a particular focus on the 460 million children living in conflict zones. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: A global call to action According to UNICEF, one in six children lives in a conflict zone, facing the loss of access to education, the absence of playgrounds, and the risk of social exclusion. In response to this reality, Peace and Sport advocates for increased investment in sports, a tool recognized by the United Nations as essential for reconciliation, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconstruction. Peace education is at the heart of this initiative. Sport serves as a powerful educational tool, teaching essential values such as respect, teamwork, and resilience. By integrating sports for peace programs into educational systems, particularly in conflict-affected areas, children can regain access to structured learning environments that foster both academic and personal growth. Furthermore, sports play a crucial role in post-conflict reconstruction by helping reintegrate displaced youth, rebuild communities, and promote social cohesion. Peace and Sport urges policymakers and institutions to prioritize investment in sports for peace to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, develop, and contribute to a peaceful and resilient society. Support from renowned champions The #WhiteCard 2025 campaign is supported by prominent sports figures, the Champions for Peace. Among them are Didier Drogba, Vice President of Peace and Sport, as well as Grace Geyoro (France, Football), Cheick Cissé (Ivory Coast, Taekwondo), Zakia Khudadadi (Para-Taekwondo) Siya Kolisi (South African, Rugby), Clarisse Agbegnenou (France, Judo), and Egan Bernal (Colombia, Cycling). All are committed to raising public awareness of the impact of sport in building more peaceful societies. Join the movement The official launch took place in Monaco in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, a strong advocate for sport as a tool for peace and Patron of Peace and Sport. Peace and Sport invites the international community around the world to join the movement by sharing their #WhiteCard and the message on social media. A simple gesture, yet one that carries a powerful message: sport is a right and a vital tool for building a better future. Contact: cb@ SOURCE Peace and Sport
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Peace and Sport launches the #WhiteCard 2025 campaign to promote peace through sport
MONACO, April 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Organization Peace and Sport launched the #WhiteCard 2025 campaign from Monaco. This global movement aims to highlight the role of sport as a vector of peace and social inclusion, with a particular focus on the 460 million children living in conflict zones. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: A global call to action According to UNICEF, one in six children lives in a conflict zone, facing the loss of access to education, the absence of playgrounds, and the risk of social exclusion. In response to this reality, Peace and Sport advocates for increased investment in sports, a tool recognized by the United Nations as essential for reconciliation, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconstruction. Peace education is at the heart of this initiative. Sport serves as a powerful educational tool, teaching essential values such as respect, teamwork, and resilience. By integrating sports for peace programs into educational systems, particularly in conflict-affected areas, children can regain access to structured learning environments that foster both academic and personal growth. Furthermore, sports play a crucial role in post-conflict reconstruction by helping reintegrate displaced youth, rebuild communities, and promote social cohesion. Peace and Sport urges policymakers and institutions to prioritize investment in sports for peace to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, develop, and contribute to a peaceful and resilient society. Support from renowned champions The #WhiteCard 2025 campaign is supported by prominent sports figures, the Champions for Peace. Among them are Didier Drogba, Vice President of Peace and Sport, as well as Grace Geyoro (France, Football), Cheick Cissé (Ivory Coast, Taekwondo), Zakia Khudadadi (Para-Taekwondo) Siya Kolisi (South African, Rugby), Clarisse Agbegnenou (France, Judo), and Egan Bernal (Colombia, Cycling). All are committed to raising public awareness of the impact of sport in building more peaceful societies. Join the movement The official launch took place in Monaco in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, a strong advocate for sport as a tool for peace and Patron of Peace and Sport. Peace and Sport invites the international community around the world to join the movement by sharing their #WhiteCard and the message on social media. A simple gesture, yet one that carries a powerful message: sport is a right and a vital tool for building a better future. Contact: cb@ Video - - - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Peace and Sport View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
