Vinicius sent away from coronation by a legend

Just yesterday, the Spanish press announced it quite confidently. Vinicius Junior should become the 2024 Ballon d’Or and succeed Lionel Messi, crowned in 2023 for the eighth time. According to the publication, the Nike firm is already preparing the ground with the special opening of a store, but also cleats created for the occasion. The Brazilian number 7, great architect of the Liga – Champions League double, is the favorite of the predictions.

Behind Rodri and Bellingham

Even if a legend does not agree at all. Indeed, Lothar Matthaus, winner of the trophy in 1990, confided in comments relayed by Mundo Deportivo that he only placed Vinicius third! “It would not surprise me (if Vinicius wins), the one who scores the goals is always more visible than the others. With the victories in the Champions League and La Liga, he has won important titles with Real Madrid that justify this award. But personally, I would only put Vinicius in third position in my ranking for the Ballon d’Or. For me, Rodri (City) deserves the Ballon d’Or more than Vinicius. He was the thinker and leader of Spain’s European champion and also won the Premier League with Manchester City. He is the most remarkable player of the year. Bellingham, like Vinicius, won the Champions League and La Liga and was also one of the most outstanding players at the Euros. Thanks to his goals, England reached the final and finished runners-up in Europe. My podium is made up of Rodri, Bellingham and Vinicius in third,” Matthaus believes.

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