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70th Ballon d'Or ceremony coming up at 20:00 GMT
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Women's young talent of the year winner - Vicky Lópezpublished at 21:01 GMT
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Right, time now for the women's young talent of the year award.
'This prize should have been for Cubarsi' - Yamalpublished at 21:00 GMT
SpainMen's young player of the year, Lamine Yamal: "It is an honour to be here and receive this prize.
"I would have liked to see my team-mate Cubarsi here because I think this prize should have been for him. He has been playing at an excellent level for some time.
"This is my third year up here for this prize. I would like to thank my club and my national team.
"Speaking about this one specifically, this one should have been for Curbasi."
Postpublished at 20:58 GMT
Good question from Thierry Henry: "This is your third one but is it the one you wanted tonight..."
Lamal nervously laughs it off.
Men's young talent of the year winner - Lamine Yamalpublished at 20:56 GMT
Lamine Yamal is also a contender for the Ballon d'Or but he wins this award for the third year in a row.
Postpublished at 20:55 GMT
Andriy Shevchenko, the 2004 Ballon d'Or, is here to present this award.
Postpublished at 20:53 GMT
On come presenters for the night Thierry Henry and Kate Scott and we're soon into the first category - men's young talent of the year.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 20:53 GMT
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Image source, Getty ImagesHarry Kane all the way. He's been the best player this past year, Kane has been England's and Bayern Munich's best player. Lamine Yamal hasn't even been Barca's best player this year.
Kenny, Lisburn
I thought Lamine was a little underwhelming this year. Still exciting, still a jaw-dropping talent, but his best days are to come. Give the men’s award to a man at the top of his game. Lamine will be a winner one day, but he hasn’t earned it yet!
Andy, Bristol
Postpublished at 20:50 GMT
We're kicking things off at the London Palladium with a performance by singer-songwriter Jorja Smith.
Ceremony startingpublished at 20:48 GMT
Oh here we go!
The ceremony is finally under way, 45 minutes after it was scheduled to start.
'We're all late - traffic'published at 20:46 GMT
BarcelonaBarcelona's Caroline Graham Hansen, who is also one of the nominees for the women's Ballon d'Or, said she has been "ready for hours" but the London traffic has delayed her and others.
Hansen added: "Just enjoy the night - the biggest celebration of football. I am just enjoying the moment. We're all late - traffic!"
Yamal arrives in stylepublished at 20:45 GMT
A fairly bold fashion statement from Lamine Yamal.
However, it is nice to see the 19-year-old arrive on the red carpet alongside his family.
The 19-year-old has posed for pictures alongside his mother, Sheila Ebana and partner, Ines Garcia.
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Image source, PA MediaPostpublished at 20:44 GMT
Yep, that traffic has led to a further delay to this ceremony.
There was a little countdown on the TV coverage a few minutes ago saying that the ceremony should start immintenly, but still we wait.
Let's have some more pictures of the arrivals then.
'Busy with the traffic!'published at 20:40 GMT
Barcelona
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 2024 Ballon d'Or winner and former Manchester City midfielder Rodri, speaking to DAZN: "London - busy with the traffic! Of course, great memories always two years ago.
"I came to enjoy this ceremony in London and am really happy to be here again.
"Amazing for me [to be in the top 10]. That moment I had, the injury, to rise up against the level to be here is incredible."
Where do you put a Ballon d'Or award?published at 20:38 GMT
Well, the odds are heavily stacked towards a Spanish head coach winning the coach of the year award as only Vincent Kompany is the non-Spaniard among the nominees.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta told Guillem Balague that it was a "special" night in London, whilst his wife, Lorena Bernal said she would "find a place" if Arteta wins the award.
Bernal added: "I'm sure the kids would want it in their bedroom."
'I would love to see Kane take it'published at 20:32 GMT
Image source, PA MediaEngland and Arsenal forward Alessia Russo, speaking to DAZN: "Incredible, so nice to have it in London.
"To host an awards like this is really cool. I have come to enjoy the night.
"It is really nice to be here with Mariona [Caldentey] and the Arsenal contingency.
"I would love to see Kane take it. I think he's unbelievable. I think he has been brilliant for England and Bayern."
Postpublished at 20:29 GMT
Lamine Yamal has arrived and is wearing something... interesting. It basically looks like he's got a sea urchin attached to his suit.
Postpublished at 20:27 GMT
All being well we should be on the verge of the ceremony starting.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 20:25 GMT
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Kane can’t win tonight. The two years Thierry Henry finished second despite being the best player in the world by a mile. We were told it was because he hadn’t won either the Champions League or the World Cup. Kane has won the Bundesliga and finished 3rd in the World Cup...
Jack, Bromley
Kvaratskhelia is hampered by being from a nation that won't compete at World Cups. He's a much better footballer than Harry Kane, he's so much more entertaining to watch, and actually steps up in big games. If Kane wins it just for his goals, it'll be utterly ridiculous.
Tom, East Midlands
Emery 'grateful' for coaches and players in careerpublished at 20:22 GMT
Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa boss Unai Emery and coach of the year nominee, speaking to DAZN: "Grateful. The clubs I worked at to be here.
"Grateful to all the coaches that work with me, all the players they work with me.
"Aston Villa is where I am feeling now to feel so comfortable and improving in my career as a coach."
