Ultimate head loss from Real Madrid
Real Madrid are set to boycott the Ballon d’Or after they were told Vinicius Jr would not be winning the award.
Furthermore the club have reportedly claimed that they are not respected by UEFA.
Vinicius was expected to win the competition however, Fabrizio Romano and a host of other journalists have reported that a new favourite in line for the crown.
Meanwhile, in another fascinating twist, it was allegedly reported by Spanish journalist, José Luis Sánchez, that Manchester City informed Real Madrid that Vinicius would not be winning the award.
Results of the 2024 Ballon d’Or had reportedly been leaked on social media in the run up to the ceremony, although, it appear these may be incorrect.
The results will officially be announced in Paris on Monday night and for only the third time since 2007, the men’s prize will go to someone other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo given that neither have been shortlisted.
The awards show will start at approximately 7pm UK time but the results may not come as a complete surprise as a list has been shared on social media reportedly revealing the winner.
The original leaked and unconfirmed list showed Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior as the winner with 630 points, 54 more than second place Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
However, this has now been rubbished by journalists with Fabrizio Romano revealing that Vinicius Jr will not win the award nor will anyone from Real Madrid be in attendance at the event in Paris.
He wrote: “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.”
Furthermore, the favourite seems to have been revealed by José Luis Sánchez who has reported that the winner of the best men’s footballer in the world will be Manchester City’s Rodri.
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This comes after the Spaniard won the Premier League and European Championships, being crucial in both competitions.
Vinicius will be second with Bellingham in third position.
French sport outlet RMC sport have also claimed that Real Madrid believe Dani Carvajal should win the Ballon d’Or and not Vinicius Jr, claiming the criteria is better suited to the right-back.
Rodri has already arrived in Paris for the ceremony.
If the midfielder does indeed win the award, he will become the first ever Manchester City player to do so.
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