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The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, set for October 28 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, is nearing with intense competition among the nominees. Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid is currently the frontrunner, having played a crucial role in Real Madrid's Champions League and La Liga victories, scoring 24 goals across all competitions. Other strong contenders include Rodri of Manchester City, who was instrumental in Manchester City's Premier League win and Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, and Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, who had an outstanding debut season with the club. Dani Carvajal, also of Real Madrid, is an outside chance after his contributions to the team's successes. This year marks a significant shift as neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo is in contention, ending an era dominated by these two football legends. The ceremony will be streamed live on L'Equipe's YouTube channel.