Karim Benzema of Real Madrid receives the Men’Äôs Ballon d’Or trophy during the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, France, on October 17, 2022. For the first time, the Ballon d’Or, presented by France Football magazine, it will be awarded to the best players from the 2021-22 season instead of the calendar year. (France) EFE/EPA/Mohammed Badra
The 2023 Ballon d’Or, the substitute for Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas, will be delivered on October 30 during a gala in Paris, the organizers said this Friday.
On September 6, the candidates in the different categories of the award will be announced, both the male and female Ballon d’Or as well as the Kopa award for the best young player and the Yashin for the best goalkeeper.
As for those who opt for the Socrates award, which rewards footballers involved in social or charitable actions, they will be revealed on July 7. EFE.
