The winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or has been revealed ahead of the formal presentation on October 28. The race for the esteemed prize is more open than ever because Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are no longer eligible.
Among the contenders for the honor are players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Erling Haaland, and Vinicius Jr. But now that the 2023–2024 season is over, two front-runners stand out: Rodri and Vinicius Jr.
Rodri, a midfielder for Manchester City and a major candidate for the award, had a terrible knee injury during the Premier League match with Arsenal.
Rodri is expected to be sidelined for a considerable amount of time, and there are concerns that he might not play again this season, according to David Ornstein.
Vinicius Jr., who excelled for Real Madrid in the Champions League, is currently the clear favorite to win the coveted title.
The MARCA cover on the 23rd of September states: “All roads lead to Gold for Vini Jr.”
According to the story, the Brazilian is “already aware” that he has received the prize.
