Vinicius Jr was named by the winner of Ballon d’Or 2024 by media reports quoting leaked result days head of the ceremony in Paris

Vinicius Jr was named by the winner of Ballon d’Or 2024 by media reports quoting leaked result days head of the ceremony in Paris

Vinicius Jr was named by the winner of Ballon d’Or 2024 by media reports quoting leaked result days head of the ceremony in Paris

The Ballon d’Or ceremony 2024 will start at 1:15 am IST on October 29, Tuesday. Meanwhile, hours ahead of the much-awaited football ceremimony, multiple reports claimed that the prestigious event will not be attended by any players or management representatives of Real Madrid including Vinicius Junior.

Real Madrid's Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr was unofficially declared the winner of the Ballon d’Or 2024 by several media outlets, quoting a "leaked report." However, latest reports confirm that Vinicius will not travel to Paris as he is convinced that he will not win the coveted prize. 

Vini's Real teammate Jude Bellingham of England was also named among possible frontrunners to win the honour created by France Football. However, multiple reports confirm that like Vni Jr, Bellingham will also give the event a skip along with his manager Carlo Ancelotti and president Florentino Perez.

THE WEEK had earlier said that Manchester City's Spanish CDM Rodri was better suited to lift the prestigipus golden ball over Vinicius. While the winger was undoubtedly the best attacker last year, Rodri has had a more impactful and complete year in football.

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