This Monday evening, a real scandal took place during the Ballon d'Or ceremony. While Vinicius Jr was announced as the big favorite to win the grail, it was ultimately Rodri who was finally elected best player of the year 2024. And obviously, some among the Merengue were already aware of what was going to happen .
The Ballon d’Or 2024 was ultimately not awarded to Vinicius Jr. While he was the big favorite, the attacker Real Madrid finally saw Rodri to be crowned in his place this Monday evening. After learning the news a few hours before the ceremony, the Madrid club canceled their trip to Paris to attend.
Real Madrid already knew what was in store for the Ballon d'Or?
But according to information from Reliefsome at Real Madrid were aware of what was going on as early as last weekend. “ You're going to be on top with all the work we give you » A Merengue employee would have confided to the Spanish media. There White House would therefore have decided, a few hours later, to abort his flight to Paris.
The Real Madrid locker room and Benzema step up for Vinicius Jr
From, Vinicius Jr received a huge outpouring of support on social media. His teammates Real Madrid immediately reacted after the coronation of Rodri au Ballon d’Or. « POLITICAL FOOTBALL. My brother, you are the best player in the world and no award can say otherwise. I love you my brother » blurted out Edward Camavinga on X. « Nothing can take away what you have accomplished, my brother. We ALL know it… They're not ready for what you're going to give them. Love » added Aurélien Tchouaméni. Even Karim Benzema stepped up to the plate for the Brazilian international. “ Vinicius made a lot of effort, when Real Madrid became European champions, he was decisive in every match. So… I don't think there's anyone else who deserves it more than him. He deserved the Ballon d'Or » launched the former number 9 of Real Madridtoday at Al-Ittihad.
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