Ballon d’Or points revealed

France Football released the points awarded to the 30 players nominated for the Ballon d’Or on Friday evening, offering a glimpse into the voting process used to determine the winner of the prestigious award.

Voting process explained

The Ballon d’Or is decided by a panel of journalists from around the world, with each voter assigning points to players based on their performance during the year. The exact number of points given to each player is not disclosed until after the winner is announced.

Lionel Messi leads the list

Lionel Messi was the top scorer with 852 points, reflecting the strong support he received from voters for his outstanding performances with Inter Miami and Argentina throughout the year.

Kylian Mbappé finishes second

Kylian Mbappé came in second with 717 points, highlighting his continued dominance in European football and his contributions to France’s national team.