Vinícius Júnior

For the second consecutive year, Real Madrid has elected not to attend the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris—a decision rooted in what the club describes as a profound sense of disrespect following the outcome of the 2024 award. The club’s boycott, confirmed ahead of the ceremony, centers on the belief that Vinícius Júnior was unfairly overlooked despite being widely considered a frontrunner and having played a key role in Real Madrid’s successful La Liga and Champions League campaign. 

Real Madrid publicly questioned the criteria used by France Football and UEFA, particularly given Vinícius’s performances across all competitions, and argued that …