Ambiguity Surrounds the 2024 Ballon d’Or Award: No Insider Knowledge
The organizers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award have confirmed that neither players nor clubs have any prior knowledge of the 2024 winner. This ensures that all parties are on an equal footing, with the secrecy of the award remaining intact.
According to a highly placed source, “All the clubs and players are in the same boat when it comes to the Ballon d’Or – we all have the same level of knowledge and the outcome remains a mystery.”
This statement comes as a surprise, given reports just hours before the ceremony that Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid are planning to boycott the highly anticipated 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or, recognizing the world’s best football player, will be announced on Monday night at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. This year, top contenders include Vinicius, Manchester City’s Rodri, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe.
Vinicius Junior, the 23-year-old Brazilian sensation, was initially considered a strong candidate to take home the individual award.
Just days before the announcement, a sudden twist has emerged. According to recent reports, Rodri of Manchester City is tipped to claim the coveted honor. This change in expectations has altered the outlook for Vinicius’s entourage, with sources suggesting they no longer believe he will be the Ballon d’Or winner. Real Madrid’s views also mirror this sentiment, with many now doubting Vinicius will secure the honor.
Adding to the drama, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared on social media that Real Madrid has decided not to send a delegation to the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.
