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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 crampons 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 doesn’t agree at all. Indeed, Lothar Matthaus, winner of the trophy in 1990, confided in comments relayed by Mundo Deportivo that he placed Vinicius only third! “It wouldn’t surprise me (if Vinicius wins), the one who scores the goals is always more prominent than the others. With victories in the Champions League and La Liga, he won important titles with Real Madrid which justify this award. But personally, I would only put Vinicius third in my Ballon d’Or ranking. For me, Rodri (City) deserves the Ballon d’Or more than Vinicius. He was the thinker and leader of European champion Spain and also won the Premier League with Manchester City. He is the most outstanding player of the year. Bellingham, like Vinicius, won the Champions League and LaLiga and was also one of the standout players at the Euros. Thanks to his goals, England reached the final and finished runner-up in Europe. My podium is made up of Rodri, Bellingham and Vinicius in third,” said Matthaus.
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To summarize
While Vinicius is the announced favorite for the Ballon d’Or, a legend places him far from final victory. Indeed, Lothar Matthaus believes that the Brazilian winger should only finish third in the final ranking.
