The essential
Six-time Ballon d'Or and PSG player Lionel Messi is among the favorites, as are Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
Three French people are among the 30 nominated for the Golden Ball: they are Kylian Mbappé (PSG), Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) and N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea).
The Women's Golden Ball, the Kopa Trophy (best player under 21) and the Yachine Trophy (best goalkeeper) will also be awarded during the evening.
Follow the events of the day live:
6:35 p.m.
Neymar 16th.
The PSG striker finished in 16th place in the Ballon d'Or.
1️⃣6️⃣th place for @neymarjr in the #BallonDor ranking pic.twitter.com/H6jSUOnCV2
- Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) November 29, 2021
6.30 p.m.
Welcome everyone to Le Parisien to follow this 65th Ballon d'Or ceremony live.
On the program tonight, the men's Golden Ball, the women's Golden Ball, the Kopa Trophy and the Yachine Trophy will be given throughout the evening.
The winners will be known from 8:30 p.m.