Vinicius Jr will not attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Real Madrid confirming no club representatives will travel to Paris. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the club, aware he would not win, opted to skip the event. Notable absentees include Vinicius, Florentino Pérez, Carlo Ancelotti, and Jude Bellingham.
According to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid’s star forward, Vinicius Jr, will not be traveling to Paris for the Ballon d'Or ceremony, as the club is aware he won’t claim the prestigious award. In an unexpected move, Real Madrid has confirmed no representatives will attend the event, including club president Florentino Pérez, manager Carlo Ancelotti, and players like Vinicius and Jude Bellingham.
The decision reflects Real Madrid’s acknowledgment of the award outcome ahead of the ceremony. Vinicius, who was a standout performer in La Liga and Champions League, had been seen as a contender for the Ballon d'Or due to his remarkable season. However, the reported absence of Real Madrid representatives highlights their decision to skip the ceremony in light of Vinicius’ reported loss.
While disappointing for fans, Real Madrid's move underscores the highly competitive nature of the Ballon d'Or race this year, with other top players taking the spotlight.