Ballon d’Or 2024: Vinícius Júnior and Aitana Bonmati Favored to Win
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to ignite the world of football on October 28th at the prestigious Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held Oct. 28 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France with Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior and Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati favorites to win the men’s and women’s awards respectively.
Real Madrid’s dazzling winger, Vinícius Júnior, and Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Aitana Bonmati, are the frontrunners to claim the coveted trophies.
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A Legacy of Excellence
France Football’s Ballon d’Or is the pinnacle of individual achievement in football. For years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi dominated the award, locking horns in a fierce battle for supremacy.
France Football’s prestigious award is one of the highest honors a professional soccer player can win in their career. For most of the modern age, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had a tight grip on the award almost trading it back and forth.
Here’s the last 15 winners of the men’s Ballon d’Or award:
In recent years, the landscape has shifted, with Karim Benzema and Luka Modric carving their names onto the prestigious list.
The only two players to win the award in the last 15 years not named Messi or Ronaldo were Karim Benzema and Luka Modric. Vinícius Júnior is the favorite to win this year after an outstanding season for Real Madrid, though he faces tough competition from teammate Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Rodri.
Where to Watch
Football fans worldwide can witness the awards ceremony unfold live.
Viewers in the United States can watch the event on Paramount+ and the CBS Golazo Network. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3:45 p.m. As well, international viewers can tune in to L’Equipe’s YouTube channel where there will likely be red carpet festivities and more.
Check out the full list of nominees for this year’s awards here.
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