Manchester City and Spain’s Rodri won the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or, triumphing over Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior despite a recent injury. The top ranks also featured Spain’s Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, with Bellingham securing a podium spot just ahead of Carvajal. Both Rodri and Carvajal were pivotal in Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 success, highlighting the national squad’s strong showing among the world’s best players this year.
2024 Ballon d’Or
The 2024 Ballon d’Or is a 68th annual ceremony or function of the Ballon d’Or. It was presented by France Football that recognized the best footballers in the world in the 2023–24 season. For the last few years this ceremony is celebrated annually to enjoy the success of top footballers. Moreover, it is the third time in the history of the award, it has been given based on the results of the season instead of the calendar year
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony recognized standout players in world soccer. Rodri, a crucial part of Manchester City’s treble-winning squad, was awarded the Men’s Ballon d’Or. Aitana Bonmatí took the Women’s Ballon d’Or, following her contributions to Barcelona and Spain’s World Cup victory. Other major awards included Emiliano Martínez receiving the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper and Lamine Yamal securing the Kopa Trophy for the top under-21 player. The ceremony highlighted exceptional individual and team achievements in both men’s and women’s soccer this year.
2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony in Paris
At the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony held in Paris, Aitana Bonmatí won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for her outstanding contributions to Barcelona and Spain’s World Cup victory. Meanwhile, the Men’s Ballon d’Or was awarded to Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri, celebrated for his instrumental role in City’s treble-winning season. Emiliano Martínez secured the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper, and young Spanish talent Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for the best under-21 player.
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