Football
Rivaldo Names Vinícius as Favorite for Ballon d'Or
Former Barcelona and Brazil forward Rivaldo has identified Vinícius Júnior as his top candidate for the Ballon d'Or.
"Performances like Vinícius' always matter. I think he is hoping to win the Ballon d'Or for what he has achieved in the Champions League and La Liga with Real Madrid. For me, Vinícius is the favorite for this award," Marca quotes Rivaldo.
This season, Vinícius has played 14 matches for Real Madrid, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in Paris on October 28.