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    Ballon d’Or: Bayer 04 in three categories for the first time

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    The representatives of Bayer 04 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris were Fernando CarroCEO and general sports director Simon Rolfès.

    Carro: “It is an exceptional recognition for the club to be nominated in three categories of the Ballon d’Or. We are very proud of what we have achieved and happy that Bayer 04 Leverkusen was able to play an important role in this important event this evening.

    Rolfes: “The historic 2023/24 season once again provides a big stage for Bayer 04 when this year’s Ballon d’Or is awarded. Our players Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka and Alejandro Grimaldo, our coach Xabi Alonso and Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s entire performance during the season is recognized by the nominations, it makes us proud and gives us a boost.”

    Great recognition for the double season

    Bayer 04 was nominated in the Men’s Club of the Year category alongside Borussia Dortmund, Girona, Manchester City and Real Madrid. Real Madrid won the award.

    Head coach Xabi Alonso was part of the men’s team coaching category that was recognized for the first time this year. Were also nominated Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid), Gian Piero Gasperini (Atalanta), Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Lionel Scaloni (Argentina) and Luis de la Fuente (Spain). Carlo Ancelotti won the category.

    Alejandro Grimaldo (28th place), Granit Xhaka (16th place) and Florian Wirtz (12th place) were the three members of the Werkself team nominated among the 30 players in the men’s Ballon d’Or category. Manchester City midfielder Rodri was the winner of the night.

    About the Ballon d’Or:

    The Ballon d’Or (English: ‘Golden ball’) has been awarded by the French football newspaper France Football since 1956 to the best footballers of the calendar year. Since 2022, the Ballon d’Or is not only presented by France Football but also by the European governing body, UEFA Originally designed only for European players from European clubs, the award was open to all European players from 1995. Since then, the winner has also. was named European Footballer of the Year.

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