Not Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi! Yes, Ballon d’Or 2024 will have a new name for Best Footballer of the Year with Messi and Ronaldo not even on the contenders list. But there is humungous talent on the Ballon d’Or contenders list with multiple players having legit claims for the title. Amongst the list, Vinicius Jr, Rodri, and Jude Bellingham are the most talked about footballers for the Ballon d’Or 2024 award with many other players like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Kylian Mbappe also in the race. Ballon d'Or Winners List: Check Names of Footballers Who Have Won Prestigious Award By France Football.

Ballon d'Or 2024 Favourites: Vinicius Jr, Rodri or Jude Bellingham?

Real Madrid, Manchester City, Ps-Saint Germain, and Inter Milan had great domestic seasons winning their respective league titles. Real Madrid even won the Champions League 2023-24 title with players like Dani Carvajal, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr shining for the Los Blancos. On the international stage, Spain won the Euro 2024 with Man City’s Rodri and Spanish League’s Lamine Yamal, and Dani Carvajal making massive impact on the matches. At Copa America 2024, Argentina won the title with Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez winning the Golden Boot award at the international level also. 'Upset' Cristiano Ronaldo Abstains From Voting And Might Miss Ballon d'Or 2024 Ceremony, Claims Vincent Garcia.

On a personal front, Rodri had a massive season with the Club World Cup title, Premier League title and impressive 74-game unbeaten run. Lautaro shined in the Italian league. Vini and Bellingham orchestrated Real Madrid’s Trophy-laden season but failed at the international level. Considering all the aspects, Vini Jr and Rodri are two top contenders for the Ballon d’Or 2024 title. Interestingly, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo playing out of Europe and nearing their retirement, the Ballon d’Or 2024 is also seen as the end of the Messi-Ronaldo era where the duo has 13 titles in the possible 16.

 

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