The presentation of the 2024 Ballon d’Or on the stage of the Théâtre du Châtelet, this Monday evening in Paris, will, whatever happens, mark a turning point in the history of the trophy. For the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo are among the 30 nominees, leaving the field open to a new generation of stars.
Among them, Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid appears to be the big favorite to win this prestigious title. He could thus become the first Brazilian crowned since Kaká in 2007. Building on his performances in La Liga and the Champions League, where he was decisive in the final and named best player in the competition, “Vini” is tipped to succeed Lionel Messi , winner last year.
Vinicius facing the new generation
Although Rodri and Jude Bellingham are also in contention, the crack merengue appears to have the edge thanks to his impact with Real Madrid. At 24, he also stands out for his commitment off the field, particularly in the fight against racism. After the Clasico, Saturday evening, he supported several Blaugranas targeted by the Santiago-Bernabeu public.
