Carlo Ancelotti resolves the controversy and announces the player most likely to win the Ballon d’Or 2024

In a recent podcast interview, Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts on the potential winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or. During his conversation with Nigerian footballer Obi Mikel, Ancelotti expressed his belief that Vinicius Junior is the most likely candidate to win the prestigious award this year.

Ancelotti, who is focused on leading Real Madrid to additional titles this season, reflected on the previous season’s successes where he guided the team to triumphs in both La Liga and the Champions League. His aim is to replicate that success in the current season.

In his podcast discussion, Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior, describing him as a standout young talent who has demonstrated exceptional skills. He highlighted Vinicius’s significant achievements, including winning the Spanish League and the Champions League, and noted his impressive performance in the Champions League final, where he scored twice against Bayern Munich.

Ancelotti also acknowledged the contributions of Dani Carvajal, who played a key role in Real Madrid’s victories in both the Spanish League and the Champions League, and scored in the final. Carvajal also earned recognition with Spain by securing the European Nations title.

Furthermore, Ancelotti commended Jude Bellingham for his remarkable season. He pointed out Bellingham’s crucial role in Real Madrid’s success in the Champions League and the league, as well as his unexpected accolade as the best player in the league last season.

When discussing other notable players, Ancelotti remarked on Manchester City’s Rodri, praising him as an exceptional midfielder and one of the best in Europe, highlighting his consistent high-level performance.

However, Ancelotti’s comments seemed to have caused some discontent. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Jude Bellingham was reportedly unhappy with Ancelotti’s focus on Vinicius Junior as the Ballon d’Or frontrunner. Bellingham felt that his own contributions and achievements also deserved significant consideration for the award.