Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed the player who could take over from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ex-Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has expressed his belief that Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham has the potential to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.
Jude Bellingham's remarkable start with Real Madrid, amassing 20 goals in all competitions, has caught the attention of former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
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Rooney says Bellingham could win Ballon d'Or
Impressed by Bellingham's consistency and composure on the big stage, Rooney now considers the 20-year-old midfielder as a leading contender for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
"If he keeps doing what he’s doing, then why not? Again, we’ve gone through that cycle of Messi and Ronaldo where they’ve dominated.
"I’m sure there will be five or six players fighting to try and win the next one. I’m sure if Bellingham keeps this up, he will be right up there,” Rooney told Sky Sports.
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