Ballon d'Or: Vinícius Jr and Real Madrid Decide Not to Attend Ceremony
Ballon d'Or Decision
In a surprising turn of events, Vinícius Jr and a delegation from Real Madrid have decided not to make the trip to Paris for the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday evening. This choice stems from a leak indicating that the Brazilian attacker will not be awarded the coveted golden ball. Sources from Reuters have confirmed this development.
Background of the Situation
- Vinícius won the Champions League's best player award last season.
- He was among the favorites for the Ballon d'Or according to bookmakers.
- Other notable contenders include Spaniard Rodri and Englishman Jude Bellingham.
Both Vinícius and Bellingham led Real Madrid to victory in the Champions League and the La Liga title.
Ballon d'Or Overview
- The Ballon d'Or honors the best footballer globally each year.
- Organized by France Football, it features a jury of journalists from leading FIFA-ranked countries.
- Lionel Messi claimed the award for the eighth time in 2023, setting a record.
While Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who has five trophies, were not nominated this year, the ceremony is set to commence at 20:45 in the Parisian Théâtre du Châtelet.
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