Monaco is set to host the 21st edition of the prestigious Golden Foot Awards, an iconic event that celebrates both football legends and modern stars. Under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert, this year’s event will take place at the renowned Automobile Club de Monaco on Wednesday, October 30, and Thursday, October 31. The venue will be transformed into a football fan’s paradise, promising an unforgettable celebration of the sport’s greatest talents.
Festivities will kick off on October 30 with a press conference at the Salon des Princes, shining a spotlight on legendary footballers and outstanding current players. Among those honored this year will be Saki Kumagai, winner of the Golden Foot Féminin, and icons like Ruud Krol, Fabio Cannavaro, and Fernando Llorente, who will receive the highly-coveted ‘Golden Foot Legends’ awards.
Adding to the excitement, Antonio Caliendo, founder and president of the Golden Foot Awards, will be joined by former French international and 1998 World Cup champion Alain Boghossian. During the press conference, attendees will get a first glimpse of the redesigned Golden Foot trophy, now enhanced with 24-carat gold and modern technological features.
Beyond the awards, an exciting new project will be unveiled by Ing. Alejandro Lavarello, Vice President of the Golden Foot Legends Association. The upcoming Golden Foot Legends Café Museum in Monaco will combine a football museum with a bar-restaurant, offering fans an immersive experience that blends the sport’s rich history with cutting-edge innovation. To celebrate this launch, a special piece of artwork will be revealed, further tying this new venture to the Principality.
2024 Golden Foot Award Nominees
This year’s Golden Foot Award nominees feature some of the biggest names in football:
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich – England)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City – Belgium)
- Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid – France)
- Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich – Germany)
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan – Argentina)
- Neymar Jr. (Al-Hilal – Brazil)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami – Argentina)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool – Netherlands)
- Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad – France)
- Marco Verratti (Al-Arabi – Italy)
A Glamorous Awards Ceremony
The pinnacle of the event will be the gala dinner and awards ceremony on October 31, where a star-studded red carpet will welcome notable guests. Celebrities such as Louis Ducruet of the Princely Family, AS Monaco’s General Manager Thiago Scuro, and a Franco-American actress will present awards to the deserving winners.
With all tickets for the gala sold out, anticipation is running high. Football enthusiasts from around the globe will gather in Monaco for an evening filled with glamour, celebration, and heartfelt tributes to the sport’s most influential figures. The Golden Foot Awards 2024 not only celebrate excellence on the field but also honor the enduring spirit, innovation, and global appeal of football.
