Betting has been suspended on the 2024 Ballon d'Or with reports suggesting Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is primed to receive the award.
The latest Ballon d'Or awards will take place in Paris on Monday 28th October 2024, with Brazilian Vinicius Jr now expected to come out on top.
Vinicius was an influential member of Real Madrid's Double-winning team in the 2023/24 season, scoring 15 La Liga goals and netting six times in the UEFA Champions League as Los Blancos were victorious in both competitions.
The Brazil international appears to have fended off competition from the likes of Spanish Euros winner Rodri and club teammate Jude Bellingham to the coveted individual prize.