London to Host 70th Ballon d'Or Ceremony in Tribute to Stanley Matthews

The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in London's London Palladium Theatre, marking a change from the traditional venue of the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Four Brazilian representatives are among the nominees.

The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London, a departure from the usual Parisian setting. This decision is a tribute to Stanley Matthews, the first winner of the award in 1956. Matthews played for Blackpool at the time of his victory. The London Palladium Theatre in London will host the event.

Brazil is represented in four categories at the 2026 Ballon d'Or: best player (Vini Jr., Marquinhos, and Gabriel Magalhães), best player and best goalkeeper (Lorena), and best club (Flamengo). The nominees for the award are selected based on their performances between August 3, 2025, and July 19, 2026. All international competitions are taken into account, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The voting process involves a list of 30 finalists submitted to journalists from various countries. Each journalist creates a top-10 list, and points are awarded based on the player's position. The player with the most points wins the award. The ceremony will consider the performances of the nominees in the 2025-2026 season, with the winners announced on Monday.

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