As fans eagerly anticipate one of the biggest awards in football history, Ballon d’Or, a rumoured winner has been leaked ahead of the scheduled date of October 28, 2024.
Following his breathtaking performances for Real Madrid and Brazil, Vinicius Jr according to the media publication outfit Marca is expected to be announced as the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner in October.
Reports from ‘Marca’, suggest that France Football have informed the Brazilian that he will be crowned best player in the world on the 28th of October.
Vinicius Junior is reportedly set to claim the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, according to Marca. The Real Madrid star has been informed by France Football, the awarding body, that he will be crowned the best player in the world. This news comes ahead of the October 28 gala at the Theatre du Chalet in Paris, where the official announcement will be made.
Vinicius Junior’s impressive performance in the 2023/2024 season, particularly in the Champions League and La Liga, has likely contributed to his win. His statistics are impressive, with 7 goals and assists in the Champions League knockout games and 19 goals and assists in La Liga, 11 of which came against top 10 teams.
The Brazilian player Is expected to undergo the coronation protocol soon, including interviews and photo shoots. Nike is already preparing custom Ballon d’Or gold boots for the winner and plans to rework their display at the Nike store on Gran Via in Madrid to tribute Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or winners.
If Vini Jnr is crowned the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, Real Madrid will become the club with the highest number of Ballon d’Or wins, surpassing their current tie with Barcelona.
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