Ballon d'Or live: Tessa Wullaert ranks 19th as ceremony unfolds in London

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The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony is taking place Monday in London, with the award for the world's best footballer of the previous season expected to be highly competitive among top contenders. Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Spanish World Cup winners Lamine Yamal and Rodri are all strong candidates to succeed Ousmane Dembélé. Rodri, the 2024 winner, impressed during the tournament, while Yamal could become the youngest winner at age 19. No Belgian man is among the 30 nominees, though Thibaut Courtois may win the Lev Yachine award for best goalkeeper. In the women's category, Belgian Tessa Wullaert is nominated and has been placed 19th in the rankings.


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