Ballon d’Or: France Football magazine announces nomination for women
France
Football magazine, on Monday, disclosed that women’s Ballon d’Or will be awarded
for the first time this year.
The magazine
also disclosed that it has shortlisted 15 nominees to be named alongside 30
male contenders next month for the global football prize, Reuters reports.
The yearly
award, which will hold in Paris on December 8, has been a regular feature for
men since 1956, with England great, Stanley Matthews winning the inaugural
trophy.
Speaking
with the magazine, France and Olympique Lyonnais defender, Wendie Renard told
the magazine, “It is a step forward, women’s football is evolving and
inequality is shrinking even though there is still room for improvement.”
Also
speaking, Brazil’s Marta said, “I’ve always wanted to see a woman win this
prestigious award.”
The Ballon
d’Or award was partnered with FIFA from 2010 to 2015, until becoming its own
entity once again.
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