Rhino: Agencies – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti played a key role in the decision to boycott the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Vinicius was expected to win the Ballon d’Or after leading Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League titles last season.

However, Manchester City midfielder Rodri, a Spanish national team player, was crowned the 2024 World Player of the Year.

Real Madrid decided to boycott the Ballon d’Or ceremony, and none of its members went to Paris yesterday, Monday, after learning that its Brazilian player Vinicius Junior would not be crowned, and the award went to the star of the Spanish national team.

According to Spanish radio “Cope”, Real Madrid sources confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti took the initiative not to travel to Paris, after he knew that Vinicius would not receive the Golden Ball, and recommended not attending the ceremony.

She explained that the Italian coach was aware of the impact of the news on the player, and therefore decided that the team’s absence from an event where Vinicius’ expectations were diminished was the most appropriate decision.