Media reports sparked surprise as to who was the most likely candidate for Neil. Ballon d’Or 2024It seems that Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, a Real Madrid player, no longer sees himself as the expected winner despite his remarkable performances throughout the season.
According to what was published by “RMC Sport”, Vinicius and those close to him are convinced that he will not win the prize this year, before the ceremony which should take place next Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Expectations fall despite strong nominations
Although the Spanish press has heavily nominated Vinicius in recent weeks, there is a widespread belief within the corridors of Real Madrid, whether from management or those close to the player, that the Real Madrid star will not will not be the 68th winner of this prestigious prize.
The main candidates for the 2024 Ballon d’Or in the absence of Messi and Ronaldo
The current version of the 2024 Ballon d’Or sees fierce competition for the men’s prize between 4-5 players, including Vinicius Junior, Jude Billingham and Rodri, as well as Dani Carvajal and Toni Kroos. On the women’s side, a brilliant trio of Salma Baralolo, Carolyn Graham Hansen and Aitana Bonmatti stood out, amid competition from players on the US Olympic team.
