What Value The Ballon D’Or Holds As Lionel Messi And Aitana Bonmatí Win Prizes

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí are the latest Ballon d’Or holders after receiving the prestigious accolade given to the best men and women’s soccer players worldwide every year, as voted by representative journalists from 100 participating countries.

The coveted trophies—each reportedly worth around €3,000 ($3,200) in material value—stand for the most exceptional individuals in the game, and, as customary, Monday evening saw the best talents gather in Paris, France, for the serious, yet fun-spirited, ceremony hosted by ex-striker Didier Drogba and journalist and presenter Sandy Heribert.