Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, according to a report from Marca, has been informed he will win his first Golden Ball at the 2024 awards ceremony in Paris on October 28.
Bet 2024 Individual Ballon d'Or Award on Bet365The reports from the Spanish outlet suggest that the forward remains the frontrunner to win the prestigious 2024 individual Ballon d'Or award ahead of his teammates Jude Bellingham and recently injured Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
The Brazilian had an excellent season with Real Madrid, leading the Los Blancos to win the UEFA Champions League title as well as the La Liga title last season. Vinicius, in all competitions, scored 24 goals and 11 assists in 39 appearances for the club last season.
Rodri, who has been reportedly ruled out of action for a significant period of time after sustaining an ACL injury in the Manchester City Premier League draw with Arsenal last weekend, is the second-runner-up for the prestigious award. Rodri had one of the best seasons of his career, as he helped City win the Premier League title and also played a crucial role in Spain winning Euro 2024 in Germany.
Marca further reports that Vinicius Junior's boot sponsors, Nike, are planning a special tribute for the Real Madrid winger. The tribute will take place as Nike prepares to reopen their Gran Via superstore in Madrid, just two days after the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Vinicius will be featured in a special golden display alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who won four of his five Golden Balls while playing for Real Madrid.
The Ballon d'Or award night is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 28, at the grandiose Théâtre du Châtelet, located at the Place du Châtelet in Paris. However, for the first time since 2003, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both failed to make the shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or.
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