Ballon d’Or Organizers Deny Winner Leak Amid Speculation Over Rodri, Vinicius

France Football, the Ballon d’Or organizers, has issued a statement refuting claims that any player or club has prior knowledge of this year’s winner.

The announcement comes amid social media speculation that Manchester City’s Rodri will edge out Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior for the prestigious award.

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Vinicius was widely expected to be the frontrunner ahead of Rodri.

Following these rumors, it’s believed that Real Madrid may not have any representatives at Monday night’s event. However, France Football clarified, stating, “No player and no club knows the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or yet.”

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