Vinicius Junior lost Ballon d'Or to Rodri 'by just 41 points' – 3 journalists possibly made the difference
8 November, 16:45
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Vinicius Junior lost the 2024 Ballon d'Or to Rodri by only 41 points, report L'Equipe.
The Brazilian received 1,129 points, Rodri 1,170.
The shortlisted players were given points in accordance with their position on journalists' top-10 lists: 15 points, 12 points, 10 points, 8 points, 7 points, 5 points, 4 points, 3 points, 2 points, one point.
Three journalists didn't have Vinicius Jr on their top-10 lists which probably made the difference.