The editor-in-chief of France Football magazine, Vincent Garcia, revealed the reasons why Brazilian Vinicius Junior, the star of the Spanish team Real Madrid, did not win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

Where the player was crowned with it. Spanish player Rodri, Manchester City player, after many expected Vinicius to win, due to his victory last season with Real Madrid in the La Liga and Champions League titles.

Garcia spoke in statements highlighted by the newspaper " Spanish Marca” and said: “It is clear that Vinicius probably suffered from the presence of Bellingham and Carvajal in the top five positions for the Ballon d’Or.”

He continued: “That, athletically, might make him lose some.” Points, and this also sums up Real Madrid's season, which included 3 to 4 stars among its ranks, and the members of the committee distributed their decisions among them, which led to Rodri benefiting.”

He commented on Real Madrid's anger and their refusal to attend the ceremony, saying: "I was subjected to great pressure from Real Madrid, but as happens with other clubs, I was always clear and fair. Perhaps my silence pushed them to the limit, but it was similar to what happened with the rest. I was very surprised by their absence."

He concluded his speech: “We were very clear with them and with all the clubs this year that we would not notify the winner. I thought everyone agreed to that, but in the last moments no I know why they wanted to change the rule, I'm not sure there wasn't some disappointment."