Breaking: Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and the Club to Boycott 2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony, Sources Claim
The highly anticipated 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, celebrating the world’s top football player, is set to take place this evening at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Several top stars, including Vinicius Junior, Rodri of Manchester City, Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, and Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain, are being considered as strong contenders for the prestigious award.
Earlier, Vinicius Junior, just 23 years old, was seen as a leading candidate to claim the individual honor. However, the situation has taken an unexpected turn. According to reports, Vinicius’s entourage has significantly shifted their expectations, with sources suggesting they no longer believe he will win the Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid is also reflecting this outlook, with many insiders doubting the young star will secure the honor.
This sudden development has led to a dramatic turn of events. Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the ceremony has been confirmed, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who revealed on social media: “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.“
Real Madrid’s directors are reportedly furious, and sources indicate that the club’s delegation has officially been withdrawn from attending the ceremony in Paris. It’s claimed that this decision has been made in light of Real Madrid’s confidence that Vinicius Junior will not win the Ballon d’Or.
With Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid’s strong team behind him, other potential winners, such as Manchester City’s Rodri, might take the limelight. Despite many questions surrounding the outcome, the final decision remains to be revealed during the ceremony tonight, which promises to be a star-studded event in the heart of France.
