PLAYER HAD ALREADY HELD A PARTY
According to the Spanish newspaper Relevo, the Brazilian received the news on the day of the award
Published on November 12, 2024 at 7:24 pm
Vini Jr learned from Real Madrid officials that he would not win the Ballon d’Or Credit: Real Madrid/Disclosure
Brazilian player Vinícius Júnior was reportedly warned that he would not win the Ballon d’Or on the day of the awards, after receiving a visit from Real Madrid directors. The day before, the Brazilian national team striker organized a party with friends and family to celebrate the award, which went to Spanish midfielder Rodri. The information comes from the Spanish newspaper Relevo.
After receiving leaked information that the number seven would not receive the Ballon d’Or, Real Madrid canceled the trip to Paris hours before the award. The delegation would have around 50 people, including the Merengue club’s players. President Florentino Pérez’s order also served as an act of support for the Brazilian, the team’s main player. According to the newspaper, the Brazilian was not one of the first to be informed that he would not win the award.
Champion of the Champions League and the Spanish Championship last season, being highlighted in both competitions, Vini Júnior was considered the favorite for the best player award, but ended up being ousted by Rodri, who was champion of the Premier League and the Club World Cup, with the Manchester City, and the European Championship, with the Spanish national team.
