On Monday, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or award stated that “no player or club” is aware of the winner, addressing Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the event due to their belief that Vinicius would not be awarded.
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“All the clubs and players are in the same boat,” a Ballon d’Or source told AFP, pointing out the strict confidentiality rules laid down for this 2024 edition.