Ballon d’Or 2024: the name of the winner leaked !

As the official ceremony of the Ballon d’Or France Football approaches, scheduled for October 28, leaks relayed by the Spanish press suggest that the name of the winner has already been revealed.

A year after the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or win, largely attributed to his World Cup performance, the 2024 edition is poised to generate more debate. Several stars, including those from Real Madrid, the champions of Europe, are among the favorites, but none appears to have unanimous support.

According to reports from Marca and Bein Sports, Vinicius Jr is set to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

Spanish daily Marca has reportedly leaked this information, claiming that the Brazilian forward will be awarded the prestigious title. On Thursday, October 17, Bein Sports Spain supported this claim. Marca even ran a headline reading “All paths lead to gold,” showing Vinicius Jr holding the trophy. The media suggests that Real Madrid’s number 7 is the favorite to succeed Lionel Messi, with his victory being nearly certain.

Bein Sports Spain points to Vinicius Jr’s outstanding season, where he scored 24 goals and provided 11 assists in 39 matches across all competitions, emphasizing that his stats remove any lingering doubts. His sponsor, Nike, is reportedly already planning celebrations for his win.

Despite Vinicius Jr’s impressive achievements, there are still questions. Brazil’s failure in the Copa America and the idea that Real Madrid’s success is often viewed as a collective effort could work against him. Other strong contenders include Jude Bellingham, another standout player for Real Madrid, and Dani Carvajal, who won both the Champions League and the Euro with Spain.

The final verdict will be revealed on Monday, October 28!