Ballon d’Or 2024: Mourinho names player to win award

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Ballon d’Or 2024: Mourinho names player to win award

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Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has picked the player to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.

Speaking with TNT Sport, Mourinho was asked several questions about the European Championship with kicks off this weekend.

In the quickfire chat, the former Chelsea and Manchester United predicted his native Portugal will win the Euros and England will be runners-up.

Mourinho also said Three Lions captain, Harry Kane, will finish top scorer and his team-mate Jude Bellingham will be named Player of the Tournament.

When asked who will win the Ballon d’Or, he simply answered “Vinicius Jr”.

Vinicius is a strong contender for the prize, after winning the LaLiga and Champions League titles with Real Madrid this year.

Ballon d’Or 2024: Mourinho names player to win award

Related video: Mourinho says his Fenerbahce signing will bring more attention to Turkish league (Reuters).

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