Neymar backs Vinicius Junior to win 2024 Ballon d’Or following his impressive performances last season. Al-Hilal Brazilian forward Neymar da Silva Junior has backed compatriot Vinicius Junior. The 23-year-old Real Madrid forward to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, Band Sports revealed on Tuesday.
Marca previously reported that Vinicius has been told he will win this year’s France Football Ballon d’Or award. When it is presented on October 28, becoming the first Real Madrid player to win the award in two years since Karim Benzema succeeded in 2022 สมัคร ufabet
Vinicius was instrumental in Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League triumphs last season. And there is little doubt that the 23-year-old deserves the award. With compatriot Neymar also giving his full support to his compatriot.
‘Of course I will support him to win the Ballon d’Or this year. For me, there is no one more deserving than him. He is deserving because he is a fighter. He suffered all his life, but he has exceeded all expectations and criticism. And He has become an idol for all of us.’ Neymar said.
So after a year that was defined by the battle between Messi’s tournament success for Argentina and Erling Haaland’s season-long superiority at Manchester City. How much of a bearing on the 2024 Ballon d’Or race will those international competitions have? Meanwhile, could we see the first win from someone who plays their club football outside of Europe. As more and more of the game’s biggest names head to up-and-coming leagues in other parts of the world?