Mon Oct 28 06:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Vinícius Júnior Favored to Win 2024 Ballon d’Or

**Paris, France** – The prestigious Ballon d’Or award, recognizing the best player in soccer, will be presented on Monday, October 28th in Paris. This year, the ceremony marks a new era for the award, as neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi were nominated.

Instead, a new generation of stars are vying for the honor, with Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior emerging as the frontrunner. The Brazilian winger played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s success last season, leading them to both La Liga and Champions League titles.

Vinícius Júnior’s contributions were particularly impactful in the Champions League. He scored a brace against Bayern Munich in the semifinals, propelling Real Madrid to the final where he scored again against Borussia Dortmund. Notably, he became the youngest player ever to score in two Champions League finals, breaking a record previously held by Lionel Messi.

While other contenders like Rodri (Manchester City and Spain) have strong arguments for the award, Vinícius Júnior’s impressive performances and trophy haul make him the clear favorite. If he wins, he will become the ninth Real Madrid player to receive the Ballon d’Or.

The ceremony promises to be a thrilling event as the soccer world awaits to see who will be crowned the best player in the world.

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