Ballon d'Or 2024

2024 - 9 - 5

Messi and Ronaldo: The Unthinkable Absence from Ballon d'Or 2024!

Ballon d'Or 2024 - Cristiano Ronaldo - Erling Haaland - Football Awards - Jude Bellingham - Kylian Mbappe - Lionel Messi - Voting Process

What do you get when you mix a historic award with the absence of legends? Find out the shocking nominees for Ballon d'Or 2024!

The Ballon d'Or 2024 nominations have dropped a bombshell in the footballing world- for the first time in over two decades, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo has made the cut! Fans are still trying to wrap their head around the absence of the two titans who have dominated this prestigious award for years! Instead, the spotlight has shifted to a new generation of footballing talent, with names like Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and the up-and-coming Jude Bellingham stealing the show.

What’s even more intriguing is the evolution of the Ballon d'Or voting system! This year, the criteria have taken a turn, focusing on player performances from a specific European season spanning from August to July. This change comes with a sigh of relief for those players whose significant achievements might have slipped through the cracks in previous years. Now, it is all eyes on what’s happening in the current season to clinch the coveted title!

The list has also credited six emerging Spanish stars, while legends of yesteryears face unexpected competition from younger players. The presence of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the nominee list showcases the emerging wave of talent, throwing traditional rankings into a state of excitement. Football fans are keen to see if this marks the dawn of a new era in a sport dominated by a few for so long.

As we gear up for the reveal of the winner of Ballon d'Or 2024, it is hard not to reminisce about Messi and Ronaldo's glorious past triumphs. Did you know that Lionel Messi holds the record for the most Ballon d'Or wins, with an astonishing 7 trophies to his name? Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo follows closely behind with 5! A testament to their legendary status, even in their absence, their impact continues to be felt in the football community. \n With the landscape of football quickly changing, the anticipation of who will take home the coveted gold trophy this year is palpable. Will it be an established star or a fresh face? One thing remains certain; the king has been dethroned, and it’s time to witness who will rise to the occasion!

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No Messi or Ronaldo in Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees, check full list (Business Standard)

Ballon d'Or 2024 full list: The Fifa Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees are out with both Messi and Ronaldo not included in the shortlist for the award which will be ...

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Ballon d'Or 2024: How the voting rules and criteria evolved amid ... (Times of India)

Football News: The Ballon d'Or has revised its voting process to assess players based on their performance over a single European season from August to July ...

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Where have Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ... (Sportstar)

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were the highlights of the list alongside England prodigy Jude Bellingham while Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, two young stars ...

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No Messi or Ronaldo among Ballon d'Or nominees as Spanish stars ... (Aljazeera.com)

Both superstars are missing from the list of nominees for the first time in 21 years with six Spanish footballers named.

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Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees: Lionel Messi, Naomi Girma and the six ... (Goal India)

GOAL runs through the biggest snubs after the shortlists for the men's and women's Ballons d'Or for 2024 were announced.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Here are the biggest shortlist snubs (NewsBytes)

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) · Alvaro Morata (AC Milan) · Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) · Rodrygo (Real Madrid).

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Early contenders (India Today)

Bellingham had a LaLiga-Champions League double last season and added the UEFA Super Cup alongwith helping England reach the final.

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Vinicius Jr vs Rodri vs Jude Bellingham: Ballon d'Or 2024 Must ... (NDTVSports.com)

Real Madrids Vinicius has emerged as a frontrunner for the Golden Ball. Ballon dOr contenders Rodri and Jude Bellingham have been clutch for club and ...

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Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: Complete List Of Awards And It's Nominees (ABP Live)

This year marks for the very first time since 2023, that neither Lionel Messi, nor Cristiano Ronaldo are featuring in the Top 30 list, and as Lionel Messi was ...

When is the Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony? (Yahoo Sports)

Excitement for the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony continues to build with the nominees for a host of awards now revealed.With 2023 victor Lionel Messi and ...

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