The golden ball was already seen in his hands, even Marka, who practically never makes a mistake when it comes to such things, announced that Paris is ready for the coronation of Vinicius Junior, and then an incredible twist... Just a few hours from the start of the ceremony in Paris.
As Italian journalist Fabricio Romano announced, the Brazilian maestro did not even travel to the capital of France because he knows that he will not be the new winner of the most prestigious individual award in football.
The same source states that even Real will not send any of its representatives to Paris.
All this means that now the main favorite, probably the new Ballon d'Or, is the midfielder of Spain and Manchester City - Rodri.
Vinicius won La Liga, the Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup last season with Real Madrid. In all competitions, he scored 28 goals and registered 13 assists and was elusive for most opposing defenses.
On the other hand, Rodri once again commanded the midfield of Manchester City and Spain - he won the Premier League with the Citizens, and he led "Furuija" to win the European Championship.
In the wider circle of favorites to win the award given by "France football" there are also Jude Bellingham, Hakan Čalhanoglu, Dani Carvajal, Erling Haaland, Toni Kroos, Lautaro Martinez, Kilian Mbappe, Martin Edegord, Bukajo Saka...
The ceremony starts at 20.45:XNUMX p.m.
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