The highly anticipated 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place on Monday, October 28, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.This prestigious event, organized by France Football, will celebrate the best footballers of the past season, with Leo Messi having won the award for the eighth time last year after leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
This year, Brazilian star Vinicius Junior is emerging as a strong contender for the coveted award.Vinicius Junior is widely considered the favourite for the Ballon d'Or after an outstanding season with Real Madrid.
The talented winger was instrumental in his team's success, notching up an impressive 24 goals and nine assists in 39 matches.
His pivotal role in Madrid's victory in the Champions League cannot be overstated; he scored the decisive goal in the final and was a key player in the quarterfinals and semifinals, contributing to vital victories against Manchester City and Bayern Munich.