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Chic, simple and stylish: A closer look at the dazzling 69th Ballon d'Or red carpet

Amy Lyall
Amy Lyall

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Football's night of nights, Ballon d'Or, kicked off in style at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

While there's always plenty of sporting talent on the red carpet, we're also here for the stylish looks.

From gorgeous frocks to plenty of tailored tuxedos, this lot knows how to dress up!

While the awards night is traditionally one dominated by who's going to take home the coveted award, this year it was a family affair on the red carpet with many cute moments.

Scroll through for the dazzling fashion and red carpet moments. 

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Rute Cardoso
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Rute Cardoso

Rute Cardoso put on a powerful display as she arrived on the red carpet for the awards night.

The widow of Diogo Jota, the beloved Portuguese footballer who was killed in a car crash in July alongside his brother André Silva, wore a shimmering white gown which featured a trail of fabric over one shoulder.

It's the first major football event Cardoso has attended following Jota's shock death just two weeks after their wedding.

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Princess Charlene of Monaco
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Princess Charlene of Monaco

It's a royal affair!

Princess Charlene of Monaco looked glamorous in white as she attended the event.

The royal looked chic in a white gown, which featured a slight puff on the shoulders before falling down her arms in full sleeves.

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She kept her hair and makeup simple to finish the look, opting for a stylish red lip for a pop of colour.

With her hair pulled back, she went with glamorous hoop style earrings to bring a little bit of drama to the otherwise simple look.

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Lamine Yamal
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Lamine Yamal

Young football superstar Lamine Yamal went with a stylish all black look for the event.

Yamal, a winger for La Liga club Barcelona, flashed a huge smile for the as he arrived.

He posed for the cameras solo, but he did have some very special guests with him... 

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Including his grandmother.

The 18-year-old Spanish sensation tenderly held the hand of his grandmother as they walked the red carpet together.

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At one point during their time on the red carpet, the athlete planted a kiss on top of her head as they posed for the cameras. How sweet!

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Natalia Rodrigues Belloli, Raphinha and Gael
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Natalia Rodrigues Belloli, Raphinha and Gael

Ballon D'Or may be the biggest awards night in football, but it was definitely a family affair this year.

Natalia Rodrigues Belloli, Raphinha and their son Gael got the matching family memo with their looks for the spectacular evening.

She wore a sleek black gown, paired with a dramatic belt to cinch in her waist.

Raphinha, who plays for La Liga club Barcelona, and his son went with classic tuxedos. 

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Alessia Elefante, Gianluigi Donnarumma and son
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Alessia Elefante, Gianluigi Donnarumma and son

Another gorgeous family moment!

Alessia Elefante, Gianluigi Donnarumma and their son hit the red carpet.

The Manchester City goalkeeper kept things simple with a classic black tux and bowtie, the same look for his son.

Meanwhile, Elefante looked lovely in a two-piece set. 

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Elefante opted for a black crop-top style paired with a floor-length skirt that featured sparkles throughout the design.

But it's clear who the real star was – their son! She couldn't keep her eyes off him. 

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