Paris Saint-Germain is facing an unexpected problem ahead of one of the most important events in world football. Due to a decision by police officials, the team's match against Olympique Lyon from the eighth week of Ligue 1 will take place on Monday, coinciding with the Ballon d'Or award ceremony. This means that 10 players nominated for this award from among the best in football this year will be absent.
Absence of Paris Saint-Germain stars at the Ballon d'Or ceremony
The awards ceremony organized by France Football will take place on October 26 at 23:30 Iran time at the London Palladium Theatre in England. This event is dedicated to introducing the best footballer of the year globally, and 10 representatives from Paris Saint-Germain are among the 30 nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or. Players such as Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, João Nunes, Willian Pacho, Fabián Ruiz, Ferran Torres, and Vitinha will be among those absent from this ceremony.
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Challenges for Paris Saint-Germain in other categories
Paris Saint-Germain is not only absent in the player nomination section. Matvei Safonov, the team's goalkeeper, is nominated for the Yashin Award (best goalkeeper), and Warren Zaïre-Emery is competing for the Kopa Trophy (best young player). Additionally, Luis Enrique is among the nominees for best coach, and the Parisian club is also competing for the title of best team.
Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, both winners of the 2025 Ballon d'Or, are currently unable to attend the ceremony due to injuries. However, it has been rumored that they might take this opportunity to travel to London.
This absence is a challenging issue for Paris Saint-Germain as a prestigious and successful club. In recent years, this team has consistently been at the top of European football, and now with 10 nominees out of the 30 Ballon d'Or candidates, they have set an unprecedented record. Undoubtedly, the absence of these stars at the Ballon d'Or ceremony will impact the credibility and image of this club.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony is recognized each year as one of the most important sporting events in the world and holds a special place in the hearts of football fans. Now, with the absence of 10 key players from Paris Saint-Germain, it is expected that this event will face a significant challenge, and this club will appear empty-handed on one of the most important nights in world football.
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