Two shock names emerged in the race for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, according to reports in France.
Two shock names emerged in the race for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, according to reports in France.
For the first time in almost two decades, neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi are in the conversation for the Ballon d’Or.
Indeed, the pair have won 13 Ballon d’Ors between them, with Messi having claimed eight, including last year’s edition, and Ronaldo on five.
But this year, with the duo in the twilight of their respective careers, a new generation of players is set to contest for football’s most lauded individual honour.
Real Madrid duo Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr have long been in the conversation for this year’s Ballon d’Or, with the former having starred in his first season with the La Liga giants, setting up the latter to score in the Champions League final.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Rodri is also thought to be among the leading contenders, having helped his club to a record fourth-successive Premier League title and won Spain’s record fourth European Championship title.
Martinez scored the winner in the Copa America final (Getty)
However, according to L’Equipe Argentina star Lautaro Martinez is also in contention for the Ballon d’Or, after scoring five goals in his six Copa America games, including the winner in Sunday’s final.
For Inter last term, Martinez also racked up 24 goals and provided six assists in 33 games for Inter, who claimed the Serie A title.
Meanwhile, the publication has also alleged that Dani Carvajal is in the running.
The right-back won his fourth La Liga title and his sixth Champions League crown at Real Madrid last season, scoring the opening goal in the latter’s final.
Carvajal was also a regular in the Spain team as they won Euro 2024, beating England 2-1 in the competition’s final.
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