Messi & Miami nominated for new Ballon d'Or award

Who won awards at 2025 Ballon d'Or?

Gianluigi Donnarumma, Hannah Hampton, Sarina Wiegman, Luis Enrique, Lamine Yamal, Viktor Gyokeres andAitana Bonmati were among the other star performers to pick up gongsat the latest Ballon d’Or ceremony hosted in Paris by France Football.

What is the new Ballon d'Or award?

Another accolade is yet to be handed out, with a fan vote required in order to determine the winner. It is there that Messi, with eight Ballons d’Or to his name, comes back into the equation.

A perfect pass if we've ever seen one. 😍Messi finds Alba for a BEAUTY. 1-1.pic.twitter.com/vebOneh65Q

Why is Messi among the contenders?

The Best Play of the Year award is to become the 14th prize on the Ballon d’Or list, with the finest team goal from around the world being recognised. Jordi Alba’s effort for Inter Miami against the New York Red Bulls in July is among the contenders, with saidstrike being teed up by a sublime pass from Messi.

Who else is up for The Best Player gong?

Andreas Pereira’s goal for Brazil in a World Cup qualifier with Peru is another contender, alongsideDesire Doue’s strike for PSGthat put them three goals clear of Inter in the 2025 Champions League final.

Kylian Mbappe also gets a nod, courtesy of hisgoal for Real Madrid in a European knockout phase clash with Manchester City, as does Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal - who wason target for Spain in their thrilling 5-4 win over Francein the UEFA Nations League semi-finals.

Yamal's poked finish 🎯#NationsLeaguepic.twitter.com/2ViGZy0NnY

When will the new Ballon d'Or award be handed out?

The winner of the Best Play of the Year award will be revealed on September 26 - with Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Co waiting to discover whether another entry will be added to their respective rolls of honour.