Rodri from Manchester City was crowned the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or in a turn off event after Viniciu Jr from Real Madrid was initially seen as the frontrunner by many before a shift in voting patterns occurred.
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The 2024 Ballon d’Or event has named Rodri from Manchester City as the winner. This marks an occasion as neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi won the award. It signifies a change from their era of dominance.
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Vinicius Jr secured the second position, showcasing his high performance but narrowly missed claiming the first spot.
Jude Bellingham made quite a mark this year by securing the third position due to his influence.
Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, at his age he showcased his talents and earned recognition by securing the eighth position and claiming the prestigious Kopa Trophy for being the best player under 21 years old.
This year we saw the addition of awards such as Men's and Women's Coach of the Year. Carlo Ancelotti won the men's award following his achievements with Real Madrid.
The acknowledgment of talent through awards and rankings now extends beyond the focus on forwards to include midfield players like Rodri as well.
This year's Ballon d’Or they say it did not honore individual accomplishments but also showcased the collective achievements of teams in both domestic leagues and international competitions such as the Euros.
The event and it's results showcase an more inclusive perspective on what defines top notch performance in today's football landscape.
While numerous supporters claim that Vinicius Junior was unfairly not selected to win 2024 Ballon d’Or, we are interested in gathering perspectives on this matter. You can share your thoughts by commenting below the article on our website.