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NEW DELHI: In a historic moment for Spanish football, Manchester City midfielder Rodri was crowned the winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on Monday. The 28-year-old Madrid native beat out strong contenders Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to claim the coveted prize. Rodri's exceptional performances…

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or; Messi and Ronaldo absent. Ancelotti named Coach of the Year.

The results of the Ballon d'Or 2024 have been revealed, hours before the final standings are officially announced

Two Ballons d'Or will be handed out - one for the men, one for the women - with Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vinicius Jr and Aitana Bonmati among the contenders

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Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Aitana Bonmati are among those tipped to win during the star-studded evening in Paris

The elite of world football will gather in Paris on Monday for the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior the leading candidate for the men's award and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati the hot favourite to win her second-successive crown.

Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Aitana Bonmati and Johan Cruyff are amongst Barcelona's legends that have won the Ballon d'Or.

Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior is the favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.