The Ballon d’Or ceremony held by France Football magazine at the Châtelet Theater in Paris captured the attention of world football. They monopolized the spotlight Leo Messi, with his seventh trophy, and Alexia Putellas, with the first, but aside from the big winners, the night left more details.
The gala, broadcast in our country by MEGA (Atresmedia), RTVE Play, Esport3, Barça TV and Ibai Llanos’ Twitch, started at 20:30 with the arrival of the protagonists.
The details of the broadcast.
Messi appeared on the red carpet with his three children, all dressed in the same black suit with diamonds. Then the arrival of the two trophies at the theater was surprised by two mysterious pilots with helmets: Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon. France and Spain shirts signed by Mbappé and Pedri for each one. And Kopa trophy for the Canarian footballer of Barça with a mention to the people of La Palma, which has been suffering from the most destructive eruption in its history for more than two months.
And from there to two other moments of the night. The Golden Ball for Alexia Putellas, who emotionally dedicated to her deceased father and moved all the guests, and the seventh award for Leo Messi, who remembered his teammates from the Selection and from FC Barcelona and asked for last season’s award for Lewandowski.
Alexia Putellas (center), with her mother and sister, on stage.
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The Ballon d’Or had its impact also on networks. Messi and the reunion with Luis Suárez, the hug of Putellas with his family or the notable absences of Benzema and Cristiano in Paris were a trend on Twitter.
AS offered a direct with the details of the ceremony, the reactions of the protagonists and a special of Three Discount. All the videos with the best moments of the night, on AStv.
After the ceremony, time for analysis. The debate continues. See you next year.