Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti has made a bold claim, stating that Vinícius Júnior will win the next Ballon d'Or award. The forward scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid's dramatic comeback against Borussia Dortmund, sparking speculation about his chances of taking home the prestigious individual prize. Last season, Vinícius scored 24 goals and registered 11 assists for Real Madrid, winning La Liga, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/samleveridge/2024/10/23/real-madrid-carlo-ancelotti-confirms-the-next-ballon-dor-winner/