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Gary Rose, George Booth and Keifer MacDonald

  1. They are moving on quickly through these awards with the men's and women's coach of the year awards up next.

  2. 'Proud and grateful'

    Spain

    Women's young talent of the year, Vicky Lopez: "I am very proud and grateful to receive this prize.

    "This recognition wouldn't have been possible without my team-mates.

    "I feel your presence with every step I take. I owe it to you, mum. Keep fighting and to never give up.

    "Let's keep making our sport better together and keep growing."

  3. Women's young talent of the year winner - Vicky López

    Lucy Bronze presents the Trophy for the Women's Young Talent of the Year to Spain and Barcelona forward Vicky LopezGetty Images

    The award goes to Barcelona and Spain forward Vicky López as she wins it for the second successive year.

    She is presented the trophy by Lucy Bronze and it is two awards two players from Barcelona who are the winners so far.

  4. Right, time now for the women's young talent of the year award.

  5. 'This prize should have been for Cubarsi' - Yamal

    Spain

    Men'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."

  6. Good question from Thierry Henry: "This is your third one but is it the one you wanted tonight..."

    Yamal nervously laughs it off.

  7. Men's young talent of the year winner - Lamine Yamal

    Lamine Yamal is also a contender for the Ballon d'Or but he wins this award for the third year in a row.

    Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal speaksGetty Images

  8. Andriy Shevchenko, the 2004 Ballon d'Or, is here to present this award.

  9. 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.

  10. Get Involved

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    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane arriveGetty Images

    Harry 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

  11. We're kicking things off at the London Palladium with a performance by singer-songwriter Jorja Smith.

  12. Ceremony starting

    Oh here we go!

    The ceremony is finally under way, 45 minutes after it was scheduled to start.

  13. 'We're all late - traffic'

    Barcelona

    Barcelona'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!"

  14. Yamal arrives in style

    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.

    Barcelona's Lamine Yamal arrivingPA Media
    Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal and his mother Sheila Ebana pose upon their arrivalGetty Images
    Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and partner Ines GarciaPA Media

  15. 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.

  16. 'Busy with the traffic!'

    Barcelona

    Spain and Barcelona midfielder Rodri (C) poses with the Barcelona nomineesGetty Images

    The 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."

  17. Where do you put a Ballon d'Or award?

    Arsenal

    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."

  18. 'I would love to see Kane take it'

    Arsenal

    Arsenal's Alessia Russo arriving on the red carpetPA Media

    England 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."

  19. Lamine Yamal has arrived and is wearing something... interesting. It basically looks like he's got a sea urchin attached to his suit.

  20. All being well we should be on the verge of the ceremony starting.