Rodri’s season- ending injury means he will not be defending the jewel he won in 2024 so who are the main contenders to succeed the Spaniard?
Still, also suppose again, If you allowed the days of the Ballon d’Or generating captions were over after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s period of dominance came to an end.
After one of the most nearly- fought races for a number of times, Rodri came out on top in 2024, beating Vinicius Jr into alternate place as Real Madrid dramatically transacted the form in Paris in kick at their star player missing out.
Unfortunately for Rodri, he’ll be unfit to defend his crown in 2025, with the Manchester City midfielder having suffered a season- ending knee injury in September. The door, also, is open for a whole host of players to succeed the Spain star, and the race for the Golden Ball is hotting up.
The 2024- 25 season does not have the same transnational events as its two forerunners, and so the destination of the Ballon d’Or will be decided solely by club performances. That opens it up to all feathers of individualities who might not partake the same success with their countries as others, while there’s also the prospect of the new- look Club World Cup to factor into consideration.
