Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior has been given advanced notice that he will pick up one of the world\u2019s most illustrious soccer honors in 2024, according to reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It emerged on Monday evening that Real Madrid\u2019s star was told that he would be winning the prestigious Ballon d\u2019Or at the Paris ceremony at the end of next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two of Real Madrid\u2019s biggest stars were the front-runners for the honor this year, with Jude Bellingham having been the odds-makers’ favorite throughout the domestic campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
However, England\u2019s failure to win EURO 2024 ultimately looks to be telling for the midfielder, as the star\u2019s price drifted after Spain\u2019s win in Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rodri\u2019s price to win the Ballon d\u2019Or shortened after Spain\u2019s success, as the Man City star emerged as the leading contender for the prize after another stunning campaign for club and country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, recent reports appear to indicate that voters have overlooked his performances in favor of siding with Vinicius, who was integral to Real\u2019s success in Spain and aboard in 2023-24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the departure of Karim Benzema in 2023, pressure was put on Vinicius Jr to be the man to take Los Blancos back to the top of the Spanish and European game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Brazilian formed an excellent relationship with Bellingham on the field, and contributed 20 goals and assists in 26 league outings last term, as Real regained the La Liga crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the performance that likely ensured that the 24-year-old got the nod for the Ballon d\u2019Or came at Wembley at the end of May. Vinicius produced a man-of-the-match display for Real, as the Spanish giants secured a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He netted the second goal, which ensured that he ended the competition with a career-high tally of ten goal involvements in ten appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n