The lists of nominees are evolving and can change until the last moment, with the jury counting the votes and then meeting after the final of the Coupe du monde to make a decision. According to L'Équipe Football, the jury for the Ballon d'Or masculin was composed of 14 people this year, including the France Football editorial team, two journalists from the football section of L'Équipe, and former players and coaches. The jury for the women's award consisted of 11 people, including members of the France Football editorial team, L'Équipe, and a specialist women's football website. The lists will be finalized after the Coupe du monde final, with the winner to be announced in due course.
Ballon d'Or Nominees Revealed
France Football journalists have drawn up the list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or and other trophies, with the process typically occurring after a football season.
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