Overview

• The ceremony is scheduled for Monday at 16:00 (Brasília) at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
• Ousmane Dembélé enters as a favorite after PSG’s Champions League win and a 35-goal season, with the club leading all teams with nine nominees.
• Barcelona’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is the other leading contender after a breakout season for club and Spain.
• Spanish media report Real Madrid is expected not to send an official delegation, echoing last year’s boycott.
• In the women’s category, Aitana Bonmatí seeks a third consecutive Ballon d’Or.