Declan Rice, Vinicius Jr and Other Players Who Don’t Deserve Ballon d’Or Nomination

The Ballon d'Or nomination list for 2025 has sparked controversy, with players like Rodri, Vinicius Jr, and others being questioned for their inclusion. Manchester City's Rodri, the current holder of the men's award, was nominated despite suffering an ACL injury last season.

Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal were also nominated, with fans raising eyebrows over their selection. Some fans believe that players like Brazilian playmaker Rodri, Real Madrid's Bellingham, Arsenal's midfielder, and Argentine goalkeeper, who have had standout moments, deserve the nomination more.

The exclusion of top players like Cristiano Ronaldo has also been noted. The article analyzes the overlooked players and the potential winners of the prestigious award.