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Published 14:14 IST, September 5th 2024

Top Footballers Snubbed from the 2024 Ballon d'Or Nominee List

Check out the top footballers snubbed from the 2024 Ballon d'Or nominee list ahead of the award announcement in October 2024.

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1/5: Cristiano Ronaldo, though the world's top goalscorer in 2023, beating the likes of Haaland and Kane missed out. However, he remains the player with the most nominations in the history of the sport. / Image: X/@AlNassrFC_EN

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2/5: Lionel Messi, though winning the Copa America with Argentina and contributing to the Leagues Cup triumph for Inter Miami, missed out on the Ballon d'Or shortlist for the first time since 2003. / Image: AP

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3/5: Alvaro Morata, who led Spain to victory at the European Championship and scored 21 goals for Atletico Madrid, surprisingly failed to secure a Ballon d'Or nomination. / Image: AP

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4/5: Rodrygo, despite contributing 17 goals and nine assists for Real Madrid, including in crucial matches like the Champions League quarter-finals, was omitted from the Ballon d'Or shortlist. / Image: AP

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5/5: Julian Alvarez, who had an impressive campaign contributing to multiple trophy wins for Manchester City, surprisingly did not secure a place in the Ballon d'Or shortlist. / Image: AP

Updated 14:14 IST, September 5th 2024