The race for the coveted Ballon d’Or trophy is more wide open than it has been in years. This year’s men’s vote comes with plenty of stories surrounding the individual contenders. A recently released, almost cinematic AI video brilliantly sums up the spectacle. It’ll probably play out just like this—or completely differently.
We may still not know who will ultimately take home the golden ball, but the clip itself deserves an award. Almost three minutes of pure entertainment, though unfortunately not entirely free of AI slop. What’s Raphinha doing at the gala when, inexplicably, he isn’t even on the shortlist?
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