
VINICIUS JR: REAL MADRID SET TO BOYCOTT BALLON D’OR CEREMONY AS BRAZILLIAN IS BEATEN TO AWARD
Real Madrid are allegedly disappointed that Vinicius Junior will not win the Ballon d’Or.
According to speculations, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior will not win the coveted Ballon d’Or, prompting Los Blancos to boycott the celebration.
Despite being considered the overwhelming favourite for the prize, current sources indicate that Vinicius will not be declared the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.
An earlier rumour stated that a leak of the final Ballon d’Or list declared Vinicius the winner for 2024, ahead of Manchester City’s Rodri and Real Madrid colleague Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti also sounded confident that the Brazilian star would win this year’s award, especially after his outstanding performance against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.
However, both forecasts look to be incorrect, as the newest reports indicate that the Brazilian singer will neither get the prize nor even attend the ceremony.
Real Madrid are rumoured to be skipping the Ballon d’Or celebration as a result of the upcoming snub, with none of their nominated stars expected to attend.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid’s contingent, which was set to include Vinicius as well as Bellingham and Ancelotti, who are both up for prizes, has decided to stay in Madrid rather than travel to Paris for the presentation.
The club’s displeasure with their best player from the previous season missing out on the Ballon d’Or prize, despite their victories in the UEFA Champions League and La Liga, is thought to be the reason for their upcoming departure.
More Stories
POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED RITUALIST WITH HUMAN ORGANS IN LAGOS (PHOTOS)
By: Sefiu Ajape Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, who was found...
TEENAGE GIRL DRAGS JAMB TO COURT OVER HIJAB BAN DURING UTME
By: Sefiu Ajape A Nigerian teenager, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has filed a lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board...
VP SHETTIMA FLAGS OFF HAJJ 2025 AIRLIFT, URGES PILGRIMS TO UPHOLD NIGERIA’S PRIDE, DIGNITY
Agency report Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday urged Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj to uphold the nation’s honor...
EDUCATION: KADUNA POLY EXPELS 63, SUSPENDS 36 OTHER STUDENTS FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE
Kaduna Polytechnic's administration has suspended 36 students and expelled 63 others for a variety of academic infractions, including fraudulent entrance...
NEWS: FG TO REPATRIATE 15,000 NIGERIANS STRANDED ABROAD
Agency Report Discussions over the safe and dignified return of 15,000 Nigerians who are stuck in Cameroon, Niger, Chad, and...
OFFICIAL: XABI ALONSO TO LEAVE BAYER LEVERKUSEN AT END OF THE SEASON
On Friday, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso officially announced in a pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Borussia...