Vinicius Jr's Ballon d'Or chances harmed by success of Real Madrid team-mates, awards chief suggests

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10/29/2024 07:46 AM

France Football's editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia has suggested that Vinicius Junior's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or were harmed by the achievements of Real Madrid team-mates Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal. Vinicius Jr had been the favourite to win the men's award, which is presented by France Football who co-organised it with UEFA, before it emerged ahead of Monday's ceremony in Paris that Manchester City midfielder Rodri was to receive the accolade. Bellingham finished third in the voting with Carvajal in fourth and there were two other Madrid players in the top 30: Toni...

Vinicius Jr's Ballon d'Or chances harmed by success of Real Madrid team-mates, awards chief suggests

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