Vinícius Júnior and his Real Madrid teammates will skip the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, believing Manchester City’s Rodri will win the award.
Despite leading Real Madrid to a LaLiga and Champions League double last season, Vinícius faces stiff competition, particularly from Rodri, who helped City win the Premier League and excelled at Euro 2024.
Vinícius's exclusion from the ceremony highlights the competitive nature of the award, as he was in strong contention, but ultimately feels overshadowed by Rodri's accomplishments.
Vinícius expressed ambitions of winning the prestigious award, potentially becoming the first Brazilian since Kaká in 2007, but perceptions shifted following Rodri's impactful season.
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