He Golden Ball is distributed this Monday in Paris and the controversy is served. ¿Vinicius Junior either Rodrigo Hernández? From these two players the winner of the precious prize will emerge, in a gala that we will tell you live and minute by minute, with the latest news, all the latest news and the winners live online. It seemed very clear that a player of Real Madrid, After winning the League and the Champions League, he will be the Winner of the Ballon d’Orbut everything has changed in the last few hours and Rodri He could be the first Spaniard in 64 years to win the individual prize, in a ceremony full of controversy and unknowns.
The season of Vinicius Juniorhead of the real Madrid champion of Champions League and the League, it seemed enough for the Brazilian striker to conquer the Golden Ball for the first time in his sporting career. The data is there, individually and collectively, but the performance of the Vini Jr. It may not be enough to be proclaimed best player of the year 2024 with an award full of controversy like that of Golden Ballwhich could end up in the hands of Rodri Hernández, leader of Manchester City and the Spanish football team.
With Carvajal, Rodrigue was the visible face of the Spanish candidates for Golden Ball. His experience and his hierarchy led him to be appointed European Cup MVP which he won with Spain, although he was unable to contribute in the second half of the final due to injury. With the Manchester Citysome notable figures and the brilliant Premier League title. In his debt and that of the English team, the elimination in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, precisely against the the real Madrid of Vinicius, Carvajal or Bellingham, all candidates for win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
All Ballon d’Or winners
Lionel Messi, the footballer with the most Ballons d’Or to his name, is also the winner of the 2023 edition, while in 2024 Rodri Hernández will be his successor. Vinicius Junior remains, for the moment, without entering a list that includes other notable Real Madrid players, such as Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo.
We already have the top 10 for the Ballon d’Or!
The first ten places will be distributed between Vinicius, Rodrigo, Carvajal, Lamine Yamal, Bellingham, Haaland, Mbappé, Kroos, Kane and Lautaro Martínez.
Luis de la Fuente, on the Ballon d’Or red carpet
“It is a pride to be here at this gala, representing Spanish football beyond individual awards. “I represent Spain here,” the Spanish coach told Movistar.
Luis de la Fuente walks the red carpet! 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/pIshbm76N0
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
This is perhaps the image of the day: the empty seats… of Real Madrid?
The Ballon d’Or account posted a photo of the seats a few hours before its delivery. With the main message: “We cannot say more.” Everything indicates a response to the Real Madrid project.
We can’t say more…🤐#ballondor pic.twitter.com/Jmj9alasG0
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Ballon d’Or organization judges Real Madrid’s position ‘incomprehensible’
not even the winner of the Ballon d’Or knows that it is until this evening’s gala, sources from the organization of the trophy created in 1956 by the magazine France Football assured Efe.
After the Real Madrid delegation canceled its trip to Paris for the gala because it is certain that His Brazilian striker Vinicius will not be the winnerAs all the predictions indicate, the organizers wanted to provide some details.
Unlike previous editions, they emphasize, on this occasion France Footballwhich is organizing the gala jointly with UEFA for the first time, did not inform the winner in advance.
Who are the presenters for the 2024 Ballon d’Or gala?
As is usual since 2019, Didier Drogba and Sandy Héribert will once again be the presenters of the gala Ballon d’Or 2024. The former footballer and the French journalist have become classics in recent years at the most important evening of the year in the world of football.
Patri Guijarro is 11th for the Ballon d’Or
The Barcelona footballer is ahead of Barbra Banda (12th), Lauren James (13th), Ada Stolsmo (14th), Khadija Shaw (15th), Tabitha Chawinga (16th), Alyssa Naeher (17th), Gabi Portilho (18th), Giulia Gwinn. (19th), Lucy Bronze (20th).
Women’s Ballon d’Or ranking 2024:
1️⃣6️⃣ @tabitha_tc11
1️⃣7️⃣ @AlyssaNaeher
1️⃣8️⃣Gabi Portilho
1️⃣9️⃣ Giulia Gwinn
2️⃣0️⃣ @LucyBronze #ballondor pic.twitter.com/znTpIIHFzW– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Real Madrid can win two trophies at the gala
Even if he will not go to Paris, Real Madrid maintains two candidates for the Ballon d’Or gala who will perhaps emerge victorious: Carlo Ancelotti as best coach and the White team as best club.
Cole Palmer takes the 25th position on the list for the Ballon d’Or.
The Chelsea player, Cole Palmerwho had a spectacular European Cup with England, even scoring a goal in the final against Spain, took 25th place.
Ranked 25th in the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or!
Cole Palmer @ChelseaFC @England #ballondor pic.twitter.com/soFo94xKx5
– Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Who will win the 2024 Ballon d’Or?
There are hours left to find the definitive answer, but the unofficial and practically definitive answer is already known. After a 180 degree turn, it will be Rodri HernandezManchester City player, the footballer who wins the award. Everything seemed to indicate that it would be Vinicius who would put his name on an award that would ultimately return to Rodri’s hands.
“The Ballon d’Or and UEFA do not respect us”
Disbelief towards Real Madrid for what happened with the Ballon d’Or. The White Team has seven nominees for the award and will not participate in the gala. “Madrid will not be where he is not respected,” assure sources from the white club, Iván Martín, OKDIARIO special correspondent in Paris.
How is the winner of the Ballon d’Or chosen?
Since the 2023 edition, the voting criteria for the Ballon d’Or have been modified, both for men and women. France Footballthe magazine responsible for distributing the prize, joined forces with UEFA to try to make this prize fairer. Find out all the details here.
Real Madrid, outraged at UEFA, does not travel to Paris
Neither Vinicius, main opponent for the Ballon d’Or until a few hours ago, nor any representative of the white team will travel to the French capital. The twist in the scenario surprised Madrid, they did not feel respected by UEFA, and that is why they decided to abort the trip to Paris. They remain in Madrid with the objective of regaining sensations after the defeat suffered in the Clásico.
Rodri will receive Luis Suárez’s witness
Rodri Hernández is about to certify Vinicius’ bypass and trigger an earthquake on the football planet. Barring any further last-minute changes, the City player will succeed Luis Suárez, who won the highest individual honor for a footballer 64 years ago, in 1960, beating Ferenc Puskás.
When is the Ballon d’Or awarded today?
He Golden Ball It is presented at a gala during which other prizes are also awarded. The most anticipated prize, with the excitement of seeing Rodri Hernandez as the first Spaniard in 64 years to win this award, it will be awarded around 8:00 p.m.even if the exact schedule will be known over time.
Vinicius Junior will not win the 2024 Ballon d’Or!
Big surprise in the hours preceding the delivery of the Ballon d’Or 2024. Vinicius Juniorbig favorite and with the credentials of having won League and Champions League being the leader of Real Madrid, he did not travel to Paris, after learning that this would be the case, except for a 180 degree turn, Rodri Hernandez whoever wins the prize.
All Ballon d’Or winners: all the honors and who won the most
Lionel Messi, the footballer with the most Ballons d’Or to his name, is also the winner of the 2023 edition, while in 2024 Rodri Hernández will be his successor. Vinicius Junior remains, for the moment, without entering a list that includes other notable Real Madrid players, such as Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Brazilian influencer shows off Vinicius’ shirt
Luva de Pedreiro posed for the cameras wearing a blue Brazil jersey bearing Vinicius’ name.