Michael Owen
2001 Ballon d'Or winner on DAZN

Back in 2001, I got the phone call to tell me I was the Ballon d'Or winner.

A bit different to the glitz and glamour we have today. Gerard Houllier, bless his soul, rang me to tell me I had won it.

First up is the women's Ballon d'Or.

Up to present this award is the 2001 Ballon d'Or winner Michael Owen.

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After spinning up in the air for a bit the guy in the suit left and some people came on to reveal the two Ballon d'Or awards while the piano kept playing.

Here we go.

This ceremony has massively overrun but we are almost at the main awards - the men's and women's Ballon d'Or.

But now for a performance. Some chap walking about on a piano with a moody rain screen behind him.

England

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Men's striker of the year, Harry Kane: "Thank you everyone. First of all, thank you to Ballon d'Or and France football.

"An incredible year for me last year - something I am extremely proud of. The best season I have had without a doubt.

"To score this amount of goals is a total team effort. I have a great team around me who keep me humble and keep me grounded.

"My wife Kate, we're in this together. I know this wouldn't be possible without you."

Lots of shouts and cheers in support of Harry Kane from the seats in the auditorium.

Mexico

Women's striker of the year, Charlyn Corral: "A very good evening to you all.

"I am very happy to be here - the first Mexican to receive this prize and full of pride because my country, Mexico, is doing stuff very well in women's football.

"Being here in front of all of you fills me with pride and a great deal of satisfaction."

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England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane takes this award after his prolific year.

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This award goes to Mexico and CF Pachuca striker Charlyn Corral.

The actress Sophie Turner and Alan Shearer, the all-time Premier League top scorer, are up to present these awards.

Up next are the men and women's Best Striker of the Year awards.

Thierry Henry
Former France forward and DAZN presenter

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As a player, Kevin Keegan won pretty much everything.

He then became a legend as a coach. Not just talented, but with a vision and values.

As he famously said: "It is not about winning, but about playing a certain way."

Not sure I'd want to be known as the BOAT.

They are calling it the B.O.A.T - Ballon d'Or of All Time.

We won't find that one out tonight, however.

There's now a vote that the viewers can participate in - to pick the Ballon d'Or of all time winner.

France

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The men's club of the year award is accepted by Paris St-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembele: "On behalf of all the Paris St-Germain club, I would like to say thank you to the president and sporting director, all the staff and, of course, our coach, Luis Enrique.

"Our fans always support us, and always stand behind us. We have created an incredible club, and we always fight together side by side."

Ousmane Dembele, who might well win suit of the night award, is up to collect this trophy and give a speech.

PSG were actually in action this evening and beat Lyon 2-0. Dembele is currently injured.

Last season's Champions League winners Paris St-Germain take this award.

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