Why Real Madrid believe Vinícius Jr. has missed out on Ballon d’Or | OneFootball

A fresh insight into the reaction behind the scenes at Real Madrid to the news of Vinícius Jr. missing out on the Ballon d’Or has this evening been provided.

The headline news across not only Madrid, but all of world football, on Monday, has of course come in the form of confirmation that Vinícius will not be crowned the next ‘Golden Ball’ winner.

Previously considered an absolute lock to lift the prize, the Brazilian international is widely understood to have been pipped to the post in the voting, by Manchester City standout Rodri.

This news has gone down predictably poorly in Spain’s capital, where Florentino Pérez and co. this afternoon made the call to boycott tonight’s gala in Paris.

Who, though, are Real Madrid pointing the finger of blame at on Monday?

As per a report from COPE, the no.1 culprit in the eyes of Los Blancos are UEFA.

European football’s governing body have played a role in the Ballon d’Or voting process for the first time this year.

And, as per Cope, Real Madrid ‘understand this as an extra-sporting decision directed by UEFA,’ possibly as a punishment for the club’s role in the Super League debacle.

Conor Laird – GSFN