Has Carlo Ancelotti revealed this year's Ballon d'Or winner?

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Alex Mott·25 October 2024

The ceremony may not be for another few days but we may already know the winner for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

That’s because Carlo Ancelotti let slip this afternoon during his press conference ahead of El Clásico on Saturday.

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Vinicius Jnr, Jude Bellingham and Rodri are all in the mix for the gong in Paris on Monday.

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But it seems as if Vini will be the ultimate winner, at least according to his boss.

“Vinicius is one of the best in the world,” Ancelotti said.

“He’s very humble. I think we can say he’s the next Ballon D’Or.”