It is the first time since 2003 that neither eight-time winner Lionel Messi nor five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo feature on the shortlist.
With Karim Benzema and Luka Modric - the only other previous recipients still playing - also omitted, a first-time winner is guaranteed in the men's category.
Messi will surely win
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Vinicius not travelling to Paris, apparently been told that he wonβt win it. Apparently, nobody from Real Madrid travel neither.
I would say Rodri from Man City will win it.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42052014/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-skip-ballon-dor-awards-sources
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In my opinion Unfortunately Vinicius π€¦
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Anything can be expected from this Golden Ball award ceremony ππ I hope Football wins β½
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After this news about Vini Jr.... it will be Rodri.