The Real Madrid striker also did not attend the ceremony in Paris after learning that he would not be the winner. The 'Merengues' were absent from the Théâtre du Châtelet in protest against what they deemed a lack of respect in the selection process for the best player award. The plane carrying the 50 people representing the Spanish team remained in their homeland upon receiving the news that neither the Brazilian nor Dani Carvajal would take home the award.
"We will do it ten times if necessary". The Brazilian Vinícius Jr left a message on his social media after not winning the Ballon d'Or, a trophy that ultimately went to the Spaniard Rodri. "They are not ready," Vinícius Jr stated through his account.
Vinícius scored 24 goals and provided 11 assists in 39 matches played between LaLiga and international cups, including a brace in the Champions League, with one goal scored in the final.
