The last few hours have witnessed widespread controversy after it was confirmed that Vinicius Junior will not win the Ballon d’Or, which shocked the football world, as he was considered the likely winner.
This news caused a stir in the sports arena and also angered the club’s officials, prompting them to cancel the trip to Paris and not attend the France Football ceremony.
The Real Madrid delegation was made up of more than 50 people, including managers, players, and their families, with the aim of accompanying Vinicius Junior on the day of his coronation, but everything was canceled.
According to Josep Pedrerol, Real Madrid blames Aleksander Ceferin, indicating his continued hostility toward the club and its players.
Florentino Pérez confirmed that this situation is linked to the controversy between UEFA and the European Super League, which has had a negative impact on Vinicius Junior’s career.
On November 3, 2023, the highest authority in European football announced an agreement with France Football and L’Equipe to jointly organize the Ballon d’Or award from 2024, giving Slovenian UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin clear control over this individual award, which has since lost its credibility.