As the 2023-2024 season draws to a close, the race for the Ballon d’Or is starting to take shape. So far, the two big favourites have been Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, after their excellent performances with Real Madrid. However, Euro 2024 could shake up the hierarchy.
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Indeed, Vinicius Jr saw his chances of winning the trophy diminish after Brazil’s premature elimination in the quarter-finals of the Copa América. Deprived of international success with his national team, the Madrid winger will probably not have the necessary bonus to overtake his teammate Bellingham.
For his part, the young Englishman is taking the Three Lions to the top. Author of decisive goals, he almost single-handedly qualified England for the Euro final. His major performance against the Netherlands in the semi-final will remain in the memories.
Moreover, former England legend Michael Owen does not hesitate to predict that Bellingham will lift the Ballon d’Or if he leads England to the title.
“Yes, absolutely. If England win the European Championship, then Jude Bellingham will win the Ballon d’Or. He’s won the Champions League, he’s won La Liga. He’s been a great player all season and if he wins the European Championship, I think he’ll win the Ballon d’Or ,” the former Ballon d’Or winner told Republic.
Predictions for the Ballon d’Or 2024 according to Oddschecker:
> Vinicius Jnr – 1/1
> Jude Bellingham – 15/8
> Rodri – 10/1
> Dani Carvajal – 20/1
🏆 Who will win the Ballon d'Or?
🇧🇷 Vinicius Jnr – 1/1
🏴 Jude Bellingham – 15/8
🇪🇸 Rodri – 10/1
🇪🇸 Dani Carvajal – 20/1Compare odds 👉 https://t.co/1cNerYtHx7 pic.twitter.com/9wbo3FNA8m
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) July 11, 2024
Article originally written by Zineb Dziri Merhraoui
