Ballon d’Or, France Football rules out Vinicius Jr and names the two favourites

According to France Football, Vinicius Jr. is no longer a candidate to win the Ballon d’Or this year.

Who will succeed Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or? It seems unlikely that it will be another South American. Brazilian Vinicius Jr. could have claimed the prize, but his summer has been a disappointment. That is according to the competition’s organizers.

A battle for the Ballon d’Or?

Dave Apadoo, a journalist from France Football, has stated that “Vinicius Jr., his Copa America was a handicap.” While he was the big favorite after the club season, he is now behind. And he has no chance to catch up, since he is not participating in the Olympic Games in Paris. Sad news for him and also for Karim Benzema, who saw him crowned this year.

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So who is most suitable to be crowned on October 28? Apadoo continues: “Rodri emerged as the strong man of the European Championship. That can leave a lasting impression. And Bellingham was there at the big moments.” The journalist nevertheless acknowledges that this year it is “very open”. “There was no individual over-dominance like Benzema back then. We are in a year where there are arguments for 3 or 4 players or more,” he added.

Carvajal, the surprise winner?

Three or four players means that a surprise guest can win the jackpot. The Spaniard Dani Carvajal has the profile. And this is confirmed by the other editor of FF, Olivier Brossard.
“Of course he will be there, just because of his track record.”he said.