Another award for Spain and Barcelona as Cata Coll wins the women's prize.

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We've just been reminded that Peter Schmeichel was not only brilliant at keeping out goals, but didn't do too badly at scoring them as well - he got nine goals in his career.

I know of strikers for my team through the years who have had a worse strike record than that.

Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel is here to present these awards.

On we go to the next awards - the 2026 goalkeeper of the year.

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This is the first time the event is being held in London, a move which Uefa says is to pay tribute to the inaugural winner, England's Stanley Matthews in 1956.

The ceremony is traditionally held in France, and has taken place in Paris' Theatre du Chatelet since 2019.

We're now getting a little video showing the history of the Ballon d'Or with this the 70th edition of it.

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Men's coach of the year, Luis de la Fuente: "Good evening, it is a real honour for me to receive this prize.

"To be among these nominees is just something very special. I would like to thank the rest of the nominees as they have done more than enough to deserve this.

"This prize is not an individual prize. This is for a whole team, a great team.

"It is an honour to train you and work with you. I would like to thank the Spanish football federation.

"The secret is really working with footballers that are very generous and work in solidarity and put their team above their individual selves."

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Spain's dominance of the night continues as Luis de la Fuente, who led Spain to the World Cup title in the summer, wins the award.

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Vincent Kompany is one of the contenders and he cannot be here tonight. We wish him a speedy recovery. Get well soon, Vince.

There's a nice touch as get well wishes are paid to Vincent Kompany, one of the nominees who is currently recovering after collapsing at the Bayern Munich's training ground on Friday.

Right we are on to the men's coach of the year.

Will we see Spain's dominance of the awards this evening continue..?

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Women's coach of the year Pere Romeu: "Pleasure to be here and to receive this award. Thank you so much. Congratulations to everyone else.

"Secondly I feel this is a collective prize, a prize for the team. We have some excellent football players and we have won many titles in previous titles.

"I am very grateful for all the football players who have been part of this past season."

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This award goes to the Barcelona Femení boss Pere Romeu.

Here comes former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez to present this award.

Benitez memorably led Liverpool to that famous 2005 Champions League win.

They are moving on quickly through these awards with the men's and women's coach of the year awards up next.

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Women's young talent of the year, Vicky Lopez: "I am very proud and grateful to receive this prize.

"This recognition wouldn't have been possible without my team-mates.

"I feel your presence with every step I take. I owe it to you, mum. Keep fighting and to never give up.

"Let's keep making our sport better together and keep growing."

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The award goes to Barcelona and Spain forward Vicky López as she wins it for the second successive year.

She is presented the trophy by Lucy Bronze and it is two awards two players from Barcelona who are the winners so far.

Right, time now for the women's young talent of the year award.

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Men's young player of the year, Lamine Yamal: "It is an honour to be here and receive this prize.

"I would have liked to see my team-mate Cubarsi here because I think this prize should have been for him. He has been playing at an excellent level for some time.

"This is my third year up here for this prize. I would like to thank my club and my national team.

"Speaking about this one specifically, this one should have been for Curbasi."