Ballon d’Or 2024: nominees, how to watch for FREE and prediction of who will win the prize Vinicius Junior, Rodri and Jude Bellingham

The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner will be announced tonight as football’s most prestigious awards ceremony takes place in Paris.

Vinicius Junior is the favorite to win the honor after playing a major role on the way to their second Champions League win last season.

Viney Jr and Jude Bellingham are the two favorites to win today.1 credit

The 24-year-old footballer has become a global star and will have to go head to head with his rivals. real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham.

Bellingham is another favorite after settling in Spain, winning La Liga and also achieving Euro 2024 final with England.

Manchester City midfielder Rhodri was an integral part Pep Guardiolais on his side, and after an incredible year, he too is aiming for glory.

Along with the male Golden ball Once the winner is announced, the women’s award will also be presented and the best goalkeeper, best club and coach will be named.

Ballon d’Or 2024: nominees

Vinicius Jr, Bellingham and Rodri headline this evening’s awards ceremony.

However, other big names were nominated, including Harry Kane, Erling Haaland And Kylian Mbappe.

Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden And Cole Palmer are also in contention for an award, for now Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice And William Saliba make up a huge Arsenal contingent.

Ademola Lookman, Vitinha, Florian Wirtz And Lamin Yamal come up with some new names to be included in the list.

Full list of Ballon d’Or candidates:

Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
Hakan Calhanoglu (Türkiye, Inter Milan)
Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
Ruben Dias (Portugal, Manchester City)
Artem Dovbik (Ukraine, Dnepr/Girona/Roma)
Phil Foden (England, Manchester City)
Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen)
Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
Mats Hummels (Germany, Borussia Dortmund)
Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich)
Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta)
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina, Inter)
Kylian Mbappe (France, Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid)
Martin Odegaard (Norway, Arsenal)
Dani Olmo (Spain, Leipzig/Barcelona)
Cole Palmer (England, Manchester City/Chelsea)
Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)
Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
Antonio Rudiger (Germany, Real Madrid)
Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal)
William Saliba (France, Arsenal)
Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid)
Vinicius Junior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
Nico Williams (Spain, Athletic Club)
Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen)
Granit Xhaka (Switzerland, Bayer Leverkusen)
Lamin Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

Rodri is the main contender for the Ballon d'Or — Rodri is the main contender for the Ballon d’Or1 credit

Most Ballon d’Or wins ever

Lionel Messi – 8
Cristiano Ronaldo – 5
Michelle Platini – 3
Johan Cruyff – 3
Marco van Basten – 3
Franz Beckenbauer – 2
Ronaldo – 2
Alfredo Di Stefano – 2
Kevin Keegan – 2
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – 2

Ballon d’Or 2024: how to watch

Fans will be able to watch the Ballon d’Or ceremony for FREE this evening.

Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 UK time.

The awards will be presented live on L’Equipe. YouTube channel.

It will also be shown live on the L’Equipe website. HERE.

talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you up to date with the latest developments from the ceremony.

To tune into talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 via the website, click HERE for live streaming.

You can also listen via talkSPORT appon DAB digital radio, via smart speaker and at 10:89 or 10:53.

Mbappe hopes for Ballon d'Or despite tough start in Madrid — Mbappe hopes for Ballon d’Or despite tough start in Madrid1 credit

Jason Cundy and Jamie O’Hara mock Manchester United for ASKING Manchester City to share the Ballon d’Or plane

Ballon d’Or 2024: Forecast

Winner: Vinicius Junior

The Real Madrid Brazilian superstar had an incredible campaign last season in both La Liga and the Champions League.

Vini Jr scored six goals and provided four assists in 10 matches en route to another European title.

And this is in addition to 15 goals and five assists in La Liga.

Across all competitions, he has 35 goals in 39 games, an incredible achievement considering he has also had to deal with injuries.

On top of that, Bellingham moved to Madrid and Vinicius Jr. had to share the spotlight with him, but the latter still led Real to glory.

Speaking earlier this month, Ancelotti said Vini Jr would win the Ballon d'Or. — Speaking earlier this month, Ancelotti said Vini Jr would win the Ballon d’Or.

Three more trophies last season added to his growing collection, taking him to 13 titles at the age of 24.

Viney Jr’s start to this campaign also strengthens his claim, with him scoring eight goals and providing seven assists in just 15 games.

Champions League hat-trick in half an hour against Borussia Dortmund recently proved that he is worthy of this award.

AND Carlo Ancelotti said after the game that his winger would go top in Paris for his huge contribution to Real Madrid’s success, and his hat-trick against Dortmund would count towards next year’s award.

This means that, despite strong claims from Bellingham and Manchester City’s Rodri, it will be the Brazilian who will write his name in the history books.