Summary
Nine players from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), along with their coach Luis Enrique, are nominated for the Ballon d’Or, an annual football award. They were recognized following PSG's successful season winning multiple titles. Other notable nominees from various teams around the world were also announced.
Key Facts
- Nine PSG players, including Ousmane Dembele and Gianluigi Donnarumma, are nominated for the Ballon d’Or.
- PSG's coach, Luis Enrique, is also nominated for the Coach of the Year award.
- PSG won the French Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the Champions League in the past season.
- Other Ballon d’Or nominees include players like Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah.
- Barcelona's Lamine Yamal was nominated and is also in line for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best under-21 player.
- Five English players are nominated for the women's Ballon d’Or after winning the European Championship.
- Brazilian footballer Marta, at 39, is also nominated after leading Brazil to the Copa America title.
