It's already been decided. Vinicius Junior will win the Ballon d'Or

The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set for October 28, and it seems we may already know who the winner will be.

Details: According to Marca, Real Madrid's star Vinícius Júnior is expected to be crowned the Ballon d'Or winner for 2024.

One of the indicators supporting this claim is that Nike has reportedly ordered special gold boots for Vinícius, which he will wear just days after the ceremony. Another key factor cited by Marca is that Vinícius was named the best player of last season’s Champions League.

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Reminder: One of Vinícius’ main rivals, Manchester City midfielder Rodri, recently suffered a serious ACL injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the season, which may influence the final voting.

In total, 30 players are in contention for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. The current holder of the award is Lionel Messi.