New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The Ballon d'Or ceremony is the most prestigious award in world football, as it decides the world's best male and female footballers every year. Besides the men's and women's top prizes, the ceremony also includes Young Talent of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Coach of the Year, Club of the Year, Striker of the Year (in both men's and women's categories) and the Sócrates Award (presented for solidarity initiatives and societal causes).

But there are a lot of firsts in 2026. For the first time, the Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London, instead in their traditional location in Paris. The glitzy awards night at the London Palladium, will also witness the addition of a new prize: the B.O.A.T. (Ballon d'Or...