Football: Will the 2024 Ballon d’Or, won by Rodri, be canceled?
The debate surrounding the 2024 Ballon d’Or selection has taken a new twist following the resignation of a jury member on Saturday, November 9, calling into question the legitimacy of the vote. Rodri’s victory, announced on October 28, 2024, at the ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, quickly sparked strong reactions.
Far from being universally accepted, this choice has faced criticism from football fans and former stars of the sport. Many felt that the Spanish midfielder did not deserve the prestigious award. Two weeks after the controversy, dissatisfaction remains. Supporters of Real Madrid, in particular, have voiced their disapproval by declaring Vinicius Junior as the true Ballon d’Or winner of the year.
A new development has fueled this controversy: Juha Kanerva, a Finnish journalist who was part of the jury, revealed that he had not awarded any points to Vinicius, unlike some other voters. On Saturday, Kanerva announced his resignation from the jury, acknowledging the mistake in his choice. “This was a technical error on my part, and I take full responsibility for it,” he admitted.
This resignation raises many questions. Football fans and experts are now wondering whether this mistake could lead to a revision of the 2024 Ballon d’Or results by France Football. The question is now raised: could the selection process be reassessed in light of this resignation, or will the results remain final?
