Although presented as the favorite for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Vinicius Junior does not win the vote of Johan Micoud.
A year after Lionel Messi’s eighth and very likely final coronation, the name of the 2024 Ballon d’Or still remains a mystery. While the 68th award ceremony for the famous trophy will take place on October 28, a few names still stand out, including those of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior. The latter, however, is not unanimous and some would see another candidate winning.
2000 European champion with the French team, Johan Micoud gave his favorite for the title. Tuesday evening on the set of the L’Equipe channel, the consultant opted for a well-known Spanish midfielder. “Are you talking about the Ballon d’Or for (Vinicius)? I dare to hope that it is Rodri. The influence he can have in the teams he plays for, not just Spain, (Manchester) City too! They win yet another championship, they are eliminated in the Champions League by the future winner Real, and they win the Euro (2024). »
Johan Micoud not convinced by Vinicius
For the former footballer, the choice is therefore made.
“Frankly, if we don’t think about Rodri for a single second, I don’t understand anything anymore. » And for him, Vinicius Junior is no match for his season. “He only started in January because he was injured for a long time and it didn’t work very well at the start. And then, Copa America is non-existent. » Johan Micoud still gave the Brazilian a good point: “He was decisive in the Champions League final, that obviously has enormous weight for him. »
But in the long run, the observer maintained his point of view.
“These are bits and pieces of stuff. If you talk about football in general, I think Rodri really has something to say. »
Still the author of a remarkable match on Tuesday evening with a hat-trick scored during Real Madrid’s stunning victory against Borussia Dortmund (5-2), Vinicius Junior still remains a slight favorite compared to the rest of the competition. Response in less than a week.
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