The Ballon d’Or, an annual award to the top soccer players, is one of the most prominent honors in football. However, due to the voting process that determines the winners, the choices often spark significant drama. This year, the situation became heated too much when Real Madrid decided to boycott the entire ceremony after Vinicius Jr. was not selected for the award.
Vinicius Jr, who had an outstanding season with Real Madrid, winning both La Liga and the Champions League, was widely expected to win the Ballon d’Or. However, the award went to Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who also had a remarkable year, winning the Premier League and the Euro 2024 title with Spain.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez expressed dissatisfaction with the selection process. Just hours before the ceremony, it seemed like Vinicius Jr would win the award. The whole team was excited to celebrate in Paris.
But 12 hours before the event, they learned that the prize would go to Rodri, who plays for Manchester City. This surprise change shocked both the fans and the Real Madrid team. As a result, the Real Madrid team decided not to attend the ceremony, and no one from the team showed up in Paris.
Vinicius Jr breaks silence on Ballon d’Or snub
The 2024 Ballon d’Or event finished with Rodri of Manchester City getting the prize, which caused a lot of controversy. Many fans and experts felt Real Madrid’s Vini deserved it more. After finishing in second place, Vinicius Jr. shared his feelings about the snub.
He expressed his frustration on Twitter, saying, “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not ready.” This shows his determination to earn recognition in the future.
Some people are questioning whether the Ballon d’Or vote is fair and whether it really shows who the best player of the year is. While the debate continues, Vinicius stays focused on improving his game and proving his talent on the field.
