Clearly, the 2024 Ballon d'Or continues to generate ink. While Vinicius had been announced for several months as the successor to Lionel Messi, it was ultimately Rodri who beat him to the post by winning this magnificent distinction. Real Madrid even canceled its visit to Paris, which did not fail to provoke a reaction on the web. Very quickly, the club from the Spanish capital was virulent towards Aleksander Čeferin, the president of UEFA. But the body could not remain silent and decided to react via a press release.
“We categorically deny the allegations circulating regarding UEFA’s alleged comments”
In a press release sent to EFE, the Spanish press agency, UEFA defends itself against all accusations against it: “We categorically deny the allegations circulating regarding UEFA's purported comments regarding the outcome of the Ballon d'Or results. Neither UEFA nor its president have issued any statements or comments on the award results Such a report is completely unfounded and does not reflect reality. We reserve the right to take legal action against any party involved in the dissemination of these false statements.we can read in the scathing press release from the highest football authority.
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To summarize
In a scathing press release, UEFA wanted to respond to the accusations that have been raining down since the Ballon d'Or ceremony, accusing the body of having prevented the coronation of Vinicius to the detriment of Rodri. More than ever, the 2024 Ballon d'Or continues to be debated.
