According to rumours from Spain, the next Golden Ball will be assigned to Vinicius Junior. The sports daily newspaper 'Mark' claims that Real Madrid's Brazilian striker, a key figure in the club's successes in both La Liga and the Champions League, will be crowned the world's best player in a ceremony on October 28, which will be held at the Chatelet theatre in Paris.
Vinicius, who had an extraordinary season with Los Blancos, would have beaten off competition from other top candidates such as Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Real Madrid's young talent Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Mbappé, current holder of the prize.
If 'Marca's' prediction is correct, Vinicius would become the first Brazilian to win the Ballon d'Or since Kakà, who won the prestigious award in 2007 wearing the AC Milan jersey. A 17-year wait for Brazilian football, which could once again celebrate one of its champions at the top of world football.
Article published on 24 September 2024 - 14:28
