Ballon d'Or 2024

2024 - 10 - 29

Ballon d'Or 2024: Drama, Glory & One Snubbed Superstar!

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Rodri takes the crown, but Vinicius Junior's protest steals the show! ⚽🎉 Dive into the Ballon d'Or 2024 highlights and the surprising twists!

The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony took the world by storm as the sports elite gathered in Paris to celebrate the brightest stars in football. With Vinicius Junior, Rodri, and Jude Bellingham leading the male nominees, the anticipation was palpable. Fans eagerly tuned in to watch as accolades were bestowed, but the evening was not without its dramatic narratives. Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, emerged as the frontrunner in a stunning twist of fate, earning him the coveted men's award while Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior decided to boycott the ceremony in protest of his snub.

Carrying the weight of expectation, Rodri's triumph was celebrated, but it sparked controversy and discussions regarding the voting process for such prestigious awards. Real Madrid expressed their displeasure not just with the decision to award Rodri over Vinicius, but also with the absence of football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have collectively bagged 13 Ballon d'Ors yet weren’t even nominated this year. These high-profile omissions added to the evening's theme of surprise and spectacle, leaving people both perplexed and entertained.

As the event unfolded, the live updates showcased the reactions not just from the attendees but also from fans across social media platforms. Real Madrid's boycott brought focus to the drama that can surround sporting accolades, making the Ballon d'Or more than just a simple awards event. Fans and pundits alike had strong opinions, and it didn’t take long for debates to erupt online about the fairness of the award and the criteria for judging world-class talent. The outrage over Vinicius's absence almost overshadowed Rodri’s well-deserved win and highlighted the passionate attachment fans have to their favourite players and clubs.

In a quirky twist, the 2024 edition of the Ballon d'Or turned into a talking point for all walks of life, drawing parallels between the chaotic world of football and unexpected drama in reality TV shows. Just like a thrilling series, personalities clashed, alliances were formed, and controversy reigned supreme under the Paris lights. As fans continue discussing this year’s winners, we can’t forget that every tournament opens the floor for new debates and discussions, keeping the excitement alive well into the next season.

Fun Fact 1: Rodri’s win makes him one of the few midfielders to ever win a Ballon d'Or, emphasizing how crucial his role is in modern football today.

Fun Fact 2: The boycott by Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior has sparked conversations about transparency and ethics in sports awards, leading to suggestions for more inclusive nominating processes in the future. Will the Ballon d'Or change its ways? Only time will tell!

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Ballon d'Or 2024 LIVE - Vinicius Junior battles Rodri, Jude ... (BT Sport)

Live updates from the 2024 Ballon d'Or as Vinicius Junior, Rodri and Jude Bellingham lead the men's shortlist, while Aitana Bonmati hopes to retain her ...

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Ballon d'Or 2024 Winners: Full List (Sports Illustrated)

After months of anticipation, the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony is finally here to crown soccer's best players, clubs and managers.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: All you need to know (Premier League)

Ahead of the ceremony on Monday, we take a look at the Premier League stars in the running to win the prize.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 Live: Winners, reactions and latest updates (Yahoo Sports)

Football Italia Live BlogThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Good evening and welcome to the Football ...

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Rodri Sets His Sights on the Ballon d'Or (beIN SPORTS USA)

Rodri, who plays for Manchester City, has emerged as the frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or, with the prestigious award ceremony taking place tonight in Paris.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 live updates: Rodri most likely winner with Vinicius ... (The Athletic)

Follow live updates from today's Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris where the best male and female soccer player will be crowned.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 LIVE updates: Nominees list; Rodri likely winner ... (Sportstar)

Follow live updates and real-time news of the 2024 Ballon d'Or award ceremony being held at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 LIVE Updates: Rodri frontrunner to win the prize ... (The Indian Express)

2024 Ballon d'Or LIVE Updates: Follow the live updates of the Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday night.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Real Madrid boycotts ceremony over Vini Jr. snub ... (Playing for 90)

Vinicius Jr. snubbed as Rodri wins Ballon d'Or 2024, leading Real Madrid to boycott the ceremony. Controversy erupts over award decision.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Real Madrid unhappy with Rodri winning over ... (THE WEEK)

Ballon d'Or 2024: Dani Carvajal and Rodri were both part of Spain's Euro squad but the Real Madrid captain won Champions League, then how can Rodri be ...

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Ballon d'Or 2024 award ceremony: Date, timing, live streaming ... (Sportstar)

The biggest headline will be the absence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, holders of 13 Ballon d'Or wins between them, as neither have been nominated ...

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Vinicius, Real Madrid to boycott ceremony with ... (Eurosport.com)

Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid are set to boycott the Ballon d'Or ceremony with Rodri set to be crowned the men's winner, according to reports.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 LIVE - Vinicius Junior battles Rodri, Jude ... (Eurosport.com)

Live updates from the 2024 Ballon d'Or as Vinicius Junior, Rodri and Jude Bellingham lead the men's shortlist, while Aitana Bonmati hopes to retain her ...

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Rodri to Win 2024 Ballon d'Or, Vinicius Junior to Skip Ceremony, per ... (Sports Illustrated)

Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid will not travel to France after reportedly learning Rodri will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 Live Streaming Award Ceremony Live Telecast ... (NDTVSports.com)

Ballon d'Or 2024 Award Ceremony, Live Streaming: The highly anticipated Ballon d'or 2024 award ceremony will be taking on Tuesday (IST) in Paris.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 live: Rodri arrives at ceremony after Vinicius Junior ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Hello and welcome to coverage for tonight's 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony with several award up for grabs. The men's and women's best player are the most ...

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Ballon dOr 2024 LIVE: Real Madrid Win Mens Club of the Year (MARCA.com)

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Full list of award winners as Lamine Yamal scoops ... (Eurosport.com)

Lamine Yamal has won the 2024 Kopa Trophy, with the 17-year-old Barcelona star shining on a stellar night for Spain at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

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2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony: Categories, nominees, telecast and live ... (Hindustan Times)

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. | Football News.

Rodri wins 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or (UEFA.com)

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has won the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or. Rodri earned the award by playing an integral role for club and country in the 2023/24 ...

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Rodri wins Ballon d'Or 2024: Man City midfielder pips Vinicius ... (Sky Sports)

Man City midfielder Rodri becomes first Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to be crowned Ballon dOr winner; Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati ...

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Shocking Upset! Rodri Wins the 2024 Ballon d'Or (beIN SPORTS USA)

While most predictions leaned toward Vinicius Jr. as the world's best player, it was Spanish midfielder Rodri who took home the prestigious award. France ...

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Rodri wins Ballon d'Or 2024: When was the last time a midfielder ... (Sportstar)

Rodri has been named the winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or award at the ceremony held at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris on Monday, becoming the first Manchester ...

2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony: When and where, all the nominees ... (UEFA.com)

Who won awards at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, who was nominated and how award winners were decided.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Real Madrid say they are 'not respected' as ... (Eurosport.com)

Real Madrid say the Ballon d'Or and UEFA “does not respect” the Spanish champions after Manchester City's Rodri was crowned the 2024 winner.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 awards: Rodri wins men's honor, Bonmati takes ... (ProSoccerTalk)

Manchester City and Spain star Rodri won his first Ballon d'Or on Monday, as Aitana Bonmati claimed the top women's honor. Lamine Yamal, Emma Hayes, ...

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Vinicius Junior sends cryptic message as Real ... (Eurosport.com)

Vinicius Junior sent a cryptic message following Rodri's Ballon d'Or win, which was boycotted by the Brazilian and his Real Madrid team-mates.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 Gallery: Rodri wins Ballon d'Or, Bonmati win ... (Sportstar)

Ballon d'Or 2024: Follow the award ceremony through pictures, which is taking place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: 'The standout thing' that sets Manchester City's ... (Eurosport.com)

Joleon Lescott has picked out what separates Rodri from the rest after the Manchester City and Spain midfielder claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or award in Paris.

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Rodri wins Ballon d'Or after Premier League, Euro 2024 glory - ESPN (ESPN)

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been awarded the Ballon d'Or after a stellar season that saw him pick up silverware with both club and country.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona and Spain wins ... (Eurosport.com)

Aitana Bonmati has won the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a second time following more club and international success with Barcelona and Spain respectively.

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Vinicius believes racism fight led to Ballon d'Or 2024 snub: 'Will do it ... (The Indian Express)

Vinicius' management staff confirmed that the 24-year-old was referring to his fight against racism in his social media post, believing that has influenced ...

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid Stars boycott Theatre du ... (Livemint)

Manchester City midfielder Rodri was presented with the Ballon d'Or 2024 at a gala event at Theatre du Chetelet in Paris.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: How to watch ceremony and follow free live ... (Eurosport.com)

The 2024 Ballon d'Or award-winners will be announced on Monday, October 28, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. How can you follow the ceremony on TNT ...

Aitana Bonmatí wins 2024 Women's Ballon d'Or (UEFA.com)

The Barcelona midfielder has won the award for a second year in a row.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Steve McManaman sympathises with Real Madrid ... (Eurosport.com)

Steve McManaman admitted to being "surprised" by Rodri winning the Ballon d'Or, saying he can see why Real Madrid were aggrieved that Vinicius Junior missed ...

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Ballon d'Or 2024 Combined XI: The Best of the Best (Sports Illustrated)

Stars from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester City and more make a combined XI of the Ballon d'Or 2024 top 30 rankings.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 official rankings: Rodri beats Vinicius Jr and Jude ... (Goal.com)

The official rankings for the 2024 Ballon d'Or have been revealed after Rodri was announced as the Golden Ball winner in Paris.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 official rankings: Rodri beats Vinicius Jr and Jude ... (Goal.com)

The official rankings for the 2024 Ballon d'Or have been revealed after Rodri was announced as the Golden Ball winner in Paris.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Pep Guardiola 'not here to judge' Real Madrid ... (Eurosport.com)

Pep Guardiola has given his verdict on Real Madrid's decision to boycott this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Rodri winning the main prize over Vinicius ...

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Vinicius Jr Breaks Silence After Ballon d'Or 2024 Snub (Sports Illustrated)

Real Madrid representatives boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony after the club discovered Vinicius Jr would not be winning the men's award.

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Ballon D'Or 2024 winner Aitana Bonmatí reacts to photo from her ... (Olympics)

After winning the Ballon D'Or for the second year in a row, the FC Barcelona and Spain midfielder looked back to her roots in Catalan grassroots football ...

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