2023-10-30 19:20:25
Is the Ballon d’Or an essentially male ceremony? The question arises with this date chosen this Monday, October 30 in the middle of the international break for women. As a result, several named players present with their selection are unable to attend the ceremony this Monday evening in Paris. This is particularly the case of four English women, or of Spain which counts in its ranks one of the favorites, Aitana Bonmati (FC Barcelona).
Georgia Stanway, one of the four appointed on the English side, denounced the situation. “It’s obviously a pleasure to receive this distinction, as are many of my teammates who were also nominated. It’s a shame we couldn’t be there. “We talked about it as a group and said it would be nice if in the future the ceremony didn’t take place one match day less so we could all enjoy the experience,” he said. she lamented before the Women’s Three Lions match against Belgium this Tuesday counting for the Nations League.
“It’s frustrating because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You never know if you will be selected for such an award again. It would be good to enjoy the experience and be present,” she added in comments relayed by the BBC.
An opinion shared by his coach Sarina Wiegman. “It would be good for the players to be present because everyone works very hard. Of course we have to do our job and that’s what we’re here for, so they can’t attend. It would be really good if things like that were organized so that the players could have the opportunity to go too,” said the England boss. It remains to be seen whether the winner of the evening will be in the room in Paris. Otherwise the controversy could gain a little momentum…
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