"Golden Ball" remains closed until the start of the ceremony

Expected and sensational reports surrounding the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner have been refuted by RMC Sport data. One.uz reports this.

According to the publication, only five people are aware of the winner's name until the ceremony begins. This fundamental change is the result of new rules that came into force starting in 2024.

New order: secrecy and equality Former editor-in-chief of France Football magazine, Pascal Ferre, revealed the nature of the changes. Now, the results are kept completely secret until the gala event begins.

All nominees arrive at the London venue under the same conditions and unaware of the result. No one can raise their hand before others to determine their victory.

This mechanism was introduced to prevent various fake "insider" reports and to maintain the intrigue until the end. Reason for breaking traditions The organizers deliberately stopped the habit formed during the Messi and Ronaldo era, which was to announce the winner before the ceremony.

The main goal is to preserve the element of surprise and genuine emotions until the final moments of the ceremony. Therefore, the winner's name remains a secret that no one will reveal until the envelope is opened on stage.