2022 World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni 'ignored' Vinicius Junior and Rodri as he picked a 'forgotten' candidate for the 2024 Ballon d'Or Award.
Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of Argentina, has left out Vinicius and Rodri as he named his preferred candidate to win the Ballon d'Or
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has thrown a curveball into the 2024 Ballon d'Or conversation by naming a ‘forgotten’ contender he believes deserves the prestigious award over favourites Vinicius Junior and Rodri. Lionel Scaloni snubbed Vinicius Jr and Rodri as he revealed his preferred candidate for the 2024 Ballo d'Or prize. Photos by Soccrates Images, Eurasia Sport Images and Neal Simpson/Allstar., Vinicius delivered a stellar campaign for Madrid, netting 24 goals across all competitions and playing a pivotal role in their La Liga andBriefly News Needs Your Help! Take our Survey Now and See Improvements at Briefly.co.
"I hope he can get it. He’s a guy I really appreciate a lot, and hopefully, he gets this opportunity, which, if not now, will come later because he still has a huge future ahead.”
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