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2024 Ballon d’Or: Full List Of Nominees To Be Unveiled

The football world is abuzz as anticipation builds for the announcement of the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominees, scheduled for Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.

Lionel Messi, the current holder of the prestigious award and an eight-time winner, is reportedly set to miss out on a top-three finish this year.

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This unexpected turn of events paves the way for a new name to be etched in football history at next month’s ceremony.

The full list of nominees will be unveiled today, with speculation rife that Real Madrid and Spanish players will feature prominently, thanks to their stellar performances over the past year.

Among the frontrunners for the award are Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, who has made no secret of his desire to claim the Ballon d’Or, along with his teammates Rodri and Jude Bellingham.

Manchester City’s goal-scoring phenom, Erling Haaland, is also a strong contender, having consistently dazzled throughout the season.

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Ballon d’Or 2024: Last Year’s Top 30

Lionel Messi secured his eighth Ballon d’Or last year, but the 2023 nominee list could hint at who might make the shortlist again this year.

As the football world awaits the announcement, anticipation is building for a new name to rise to the top in what is shaping up to be an exciting race for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

  1. Lionel Messi
  2. Erling Haaland
  3. Kylian Mbappe
  4. Kevin De Bruyne
  5. Rodri
  6. Vinicius Jnr
  7. Julian Alvarez
  8. Victor Osimhen
  9. Bernardo Silva
  10. Luka Modric
  11. Mohamed Salah.
  12. Robert Lewandowski
  13. Yassine Bounou
  14. Ilkay Gundogan
  15. Emi Martinez
  16. Karim Benzema
  17. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
  18. Jude Bellingham
  19. Harry Kane
  20. Lautaro Martinez
  21. Antoine Griezmann
  22. Kim Min-Jae
  23. Andre Onana
  24. Bukayo Saka
  25. Josko Gvardiol
  26. Jamal Musiala
  27. Nicolo Barella
  28. Martin Odegaard
  29. Randal Kolo Muani
  30. Ruben DiaClick here to watch our video of the week:https://youtu.be/46Y8oCOkY5c
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