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Aurélien Tchouaméni reveals the big favorite
In less than a month, we will know the owner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or. As for the favorite, Aurélien Tchouaméni has his own idea.
On October 28, the world of football will know Lionel Messi's successor for the Ballon d'Or. In total, there are 30 nominees in the race, but only one will be crowned in a few weeks. Among the big favorites are Rodri (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid). Other observers also predict that Dani Carvajal could create a surprise with his exceptional season as a defender at Real Madrid and with La Roja.
However, this is not the opinion of Aurélien Tchouaméni. For the Real Madrid midfielder, only one player deserves it and it is neither a midfielder nor a defender. Indeed, the Frenchman bet a coin on Vinicius Jr. For him, nothing should take away the 2024 Ballon d'Or from the Brazilian.
Aurélien Tchouaméni gives the Ballon d’Or to Vinicius
Several players have been wonderful during the 2023-24 season, but for Aurélien Tchouaméni, no player should go ahead of Vinicius Jr. He believes that the number 7 of Casa Blanca has every chance on his side to do well in the game on October 28 in France in front of the other contenders. “Golden Ball? Vinicius deserves the Ballon d'Or after the season he had. He has many chances to win it”he declared at a press conference this Tuesday. Besides, Marca had confirmed that Vinicius would have the BO.
During this same press conference, Aurélien Tchouaméni also spoke about his physical state and the criticism of his level of play. “People say I’m not good enough? People will talk. I just want to help my team win titles and do my best. You shouldn't listen to what the press says.”he clarified. “My foot? I have no pain. We did an excellent job with the doctors and physiotherapists”indicates Aurélien Tchouaméni regarding a probable injury.
Beautiful people behind Vinicius for the 2024 Ballon d'Or
You might think that at Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr won the battle for the Ballon d'Or ahead of Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal. Within the club, almost everyone is campaigning for the Brazilian. This is the case, for example, of coach Carlo Ancelotti. “Does Vinicius deserve the Ballon d’Or? I think so, because of the efficiency he showed in the Champions League, scoring in the semi-final and the final. I think he will win it. If he doesn't win it, we'll move on…”had recently let go of the Italian coach.
“Of course I will support him to win the Ballon d’Or this year. For me, there is no other better candidate to win it. He's a guy who deserves it, because he's a fighter. He suffered a lot throughout his life, but he exceeded all expectations and criticism […] He became an idol for everyone”confided Neymar, former FC Barcelona player.
And Sergio Agüero is of the same opinion as Aurélien Tchouaméni and all those who support Vinicius Jr for the Ballon d'Or. “This season, Vinicius was better than Mbappé. He is a player who creates danger. If Vinicius has the ball, we feel there is danger. I prefer Vinicius to win the Ballon d'Or. This season he has been much better”admits the Argentinian. It remains to be seen whether the Brazilian will really be crowned very soon. Because the Ballon d'Or sometimes has surprises in store and it has already happened more than once.