Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid are reportedly set to boycott the much-anticipated 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, as a surprising development has emerged just hours before the event.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or, which celebrates the best football player in the world, will be announced on Monday night at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.
This year, several top-tier players, including Vinicius, Manchester City’s Rodri, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, are considered strong contenders for the prestigious accolade.
In the lead-up to the ceremony, Vinicius Junior, the 23-year-old Brazilian sensation, was viewed as a frontrunner to claim the coveted individual award.
However, anticipation has taken an unexpected turn. According to RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins, Vinicius’s entourage has shifted their expectations dramatically, with sources indicating they no longer believe he will be named the Ballon d’Or winner. The sentiment…