Vinicius Jr’s Ballon d’Or Controversy: Key Statements from Organisers
Ballon d’Or chief Vincent Garcia explained that Vinicius Jr.’s failure to win the award was influenced by the presence of his Real Madrid teammates, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, who split votes and ultimately benefited Manchester City’s Rodri, the winner.
He noted that Real Madrid’s boycott of the ceremony, citing a lack of respect, reflected their disappointment, especially after Vinicius’s underwhelming performance in the recent El Clasico against Barcelona.