The Ballon d'Or for the year 2020 was not officially awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused disruptions globally, including the football season. However, voting results leaked later indicated that Robert Lewandowski was the winner based on the votes, surpassing players like Kevin De Bruyne and Sadio Mane. Despite this, Lewandowski never officially received the award for 2020. The most recent official Ballon d'Or winner as of 2024 is Rodri from Spain, and the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony is taking place in Paris, France, where the latest winners will be crowned. The 2025 event honors the best male and female players for the season and is happening today (September 22, 2025).