Move over Messi and Ronaldo. A new generation of soccer stars is lining up to win the Ballon d'Or

The upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony marks a new era in soccer, as neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo is nominated for the first time in years. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior is a leading candidate, exemplifying a generational shift with younger stars like Mbappe and Haaland also in contention.