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Secret Confession: Vinicius Jr. Denied Ballon d'Or?
10 Sep
Summary
- Vinicius Jr. was reportedly told he won Ballon d'Or before 2024 ceremony.
- The award was ultimately given to Rodri, causing Real Madrid's boycott.
- Hermoso's brother claims Vinicius had a place ready for the award.
A recent claim from Jenni Hermoso's brother suggests Vinicius Jr. was informed he had won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, only for the decision to change at the last minute. He stated that Vinicius was invited to a dinner and told he would receive the award, even preparing a space for it in his trophy cabinet.
According to the social media post, an agreement was made for Hermoso to present Vinicius with the Ballon d'Or while he reciprocated with her social merits award. However, the situation drastically changed, with Rodri ultimately being named the world's best player. Real Madrid reportedly boycotted the event following this turn of events.
Since the 2024 ceremony, Vinicius Jr.'s performance has reportedly not matched his previous consistent level. He remains a nominee for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, alongside Real Madrid teammates Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Marc Cucurella.
