Ballon d'Or organization responds to Real Madrid

The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be remembered. Even before the festivities kicked off at the Châtelet theater, the French and Spanish press unanimously announced that Real Madrid had decided to cancel its trip to Paris at the last moment. The reason? The Merengues learned that Vinicius Junior, whose coronation was no longer in doubt, would ultimately not be rewarded.

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A decision that Casa Blanca confirmed. “If the award criteria do not designate Vinicius as the winner, these same criteria should designate Carvajal as the winner. As this was not the case, it is obvious that the UEFA Ballon d'Or does not respect Real Madrid. And Real Madrid is not where it is not respected», indicated the Madrid club to theAFP.

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The organization defends itself

Designated as the new favorite for victory, Rodri can smile, while in Madrid, the anger is such that some media announce that “the Ballon d’Or no longer exists” for Real Madrid. For its part, the Ballon d’Or organization was amazed. “Real Madrid’s position is incomprehensible”she told the Spanish press agency EFEbefore adding:

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“Even the Ballon d'Or winner doesn't know he's the winner until tonight's gala. (…) Unlike previous editions, France Football, which is organizing the gala jointly with UEFA for the first time, did not inform the winner in advance”indicates the organization which also clarified that the winner's club has not been overturned either. “No player or club knows Monday afternoon who won. (…) All clubs and players are in the same boat“, she confirmed to theAFP. Obviously, Real Madrid was able to have the information before anyone else.