Ballon d’Or organizers have clarified that neither players nor clubs have been informed of the 2024 winner in advance, affirming the strict confidentiality maintained around the award. This announcement comes after rumors surfaced suggesting Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid may skip the ceremony due to doubts about his victory.
The prestigious Ballon d’Or, celebrating the world’s best football player, will be awarded Monday night at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. This year’s top contenders include Vinicius Junior, Manchester City’s Rodri, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe.
Recent reports speculate that Rodri could emerge as the winner, leading Vinicius’s camp to temper expectations. With the rumor gaining traction, sources suggest Real Madrid may not send a delegation to the event, fueling drama ahead of the highly anticipated ceremony.