Rivaldo Backs Vinicius Jr, Raphinha’s Stats Shine in Ballon d’Or Race

As the race for the 2025 Ballon d'Or heats up, Brazilian legend Rivaldo has thrown his weight behind Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr., highlighting his significant contributions to the team's success. Rivaldo's endorsement comes amidst a flurry of predictions and analyses, with Barcelona's Raphinha also making waves. According to TheAnalyst, Raphinha's impressive performance stats have put him firmly in the conversation for the prestigious award.

Meanwhile, TNT Sports reported on Raphinha's competition from Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, and Robert Lewandowski, underlining the fierce competition for the Ballon d'Or. Despite Salah's exclusion from Thierry Henry's list of frontrunners, as mentioned by TeamTalk, his consistent performances for Liverpool keep him in the mix. The race is tight, with players across Europe vying for the top spot.

This year's Ballon d'Or promises to be a thrilling contest, with standout performances from some of football's brightest stars. As fans and experts alike weigh in, the coming months will be crucial in determining who will take home the coveted trophy.

• Ballon d'Or
• Raphinha
• Vinicius Jr

Detailed News about Raphinha • Barcelona

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- sportbible

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- bbc

Thierry Henry brutally snubs Liverpool ace Mo Salah and names his 2025 Ballon d’Or frontrunner

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- teamtalk

Raphinha’s Case for the Ballon d’Or

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- theanalyst

'Revelation' Raphinha 'in the lead for Ballon d'Or' over Salah, Kane and Lewandowski

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