Real Madrid ready to completely ‘erase’ the existence of key award – report | OneFootball

The FIFA ‘The BEST’ award served as a significant morale-booster for Vinicius Junior, who was notably snubbed from the Ballon d’Or trophy, which was instead awarded to Rodri, causing quite the stir within the Real Madrid ranks.

Vinicius’ recognition in Doha, where he was celebrated by peers both past and present, underscored a moment of redemption and validation for his stellar performances throughout the season.

Real Madrid’s stance: Erase the Ballon d’Or

In the aftermath of Vinicius’ triumph, MARCA reports that Real Madrid, along with Vinicius Junior, are ready to completely erase the existence of the Ballon d’Or from their vocabulary.

The club’s directors, the player, and his entourage have chosen to ignore the award, viewing it as an oversight of Vinicius’ contributions to football.

In the months ahead, there will be no mention of the Ballon d’Or; it simply “does not exist” for them.

Vinicius was extremely upset with the Ballon d’Or snub. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Vinicius himself has shifted focus to his FIFA The Best award, highlighting the hard work and dedication it took to be recognized as the best in the world.

FIFA takes advantage

FIFA, reading the situation with Real Madrid, took advantage of the moment by capitalizing on the Intercontinental Cup in Doha to celebrate Vinicius’ achievement.

The event transitioned from a telematic gala to a grand celebration, featuring a dinner for the trophy presentation and a Real Madrid party, all spotlighting ‘The Best’ award, which contrasts sharply with the Ballon d’Or, now partly organized by UEFA.

This moment was not only captured in photos with FIFA president Gianni Infantino but also solidified an excellent relationship between FIFA, Real Madrid, and Vinicius.

The voting for ‘The Best’ award was particularly telling, with Vinicius garnering 617 votes against Rodri’s 373, showcasing a massive endorsement from his professional peers and team captains.