Vinicius Jr Responds After Real Madrid’s Boycott of Ballon d’Or Ceremony
Vinicius Jr has addressed the recent decision by Real Madrid to boycott the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, taking to Instagram to share his thoughts following the controversy.
Despite being a top contender for the prestigious award after an exceptional season in which he helped Real Madrid secure both La Liga and the Champions League, the club announced they would not attend the event in Paris. This boycott stems from reports suggesting that Vinicius Jr did not receive the Ballon d’Or, even after having chartered a flight and organized a private celebration for the occasion.
While Vinicius refrained from issuing a formal statement about the boycott, he did engage with former teammate Toni Kroos on social media. In response to Kroos’s Instagram post that featured two photos of them together, accompanied by the caption “The best,” Vinicius commented simply, “I love you Antonio!!”
Before the announcement of the boycott, reports from MARCA had strongly indicated that Vinicius was in contention for the Ballon d’Or. However, the situation took a surprising turn just hours before the ceremony.
Despite the absence of Real Madrid representatives at the event, the club did secure the Team of the Year award following their double triumph under Carlo Ancelotti last season. The ceremony’s hosts quickly acknowledged this achievement, but the lack of Real Madrid’s presence overshadowed the accolade.As the football world reacts to this dramatic turn of events, all eyes are now on Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid as they navigate this unexpected fallout from the Ballon d’Or ceremony.