Vinicius Junior and his Real Madrid teammates will reportedly not attend the Ballon d’Or event on Monday night.
No Real Madrid players nor club officials, including top contender for the main award Vinicius Junior, is expected to attend the Ballon d’Or event on Monday night.
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According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, 24-year-old Vinicius and his Real teammates will not be present at the ceremony in Paris.
?? BREAKING: Vinicius Jr will NOT travel to Paris as Real Madrid know he will NOT win the Ballon d’Or.No one from Real Madrid will attend the ceremony. No Florentino Pérez, no Vini Jr, no Carlo Ancelotti, no Jude Bellingham. pic.twitter.com/qN9PaYjmR0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2024
Earlier this month, the Brazilian winger was considered the favourite to win football’s most prestigious individual accolade, but is now said to know that Manchester City’s Rodri will scoop up the prize instead.
Club president Florentino Perez and manager Carlo Ancelotti will reportedly also not attend the event, with Jude Bellingham also expected to stay in Spain.
Rumours suggest that the Los Blancos delegation are furious with the organisers, France Football, as they believe Vinicius deserved the main award following his exploits last season.
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The Brazil international was thought to be among the top frontrunnners until this latest news.
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