Vinicius Junior, one of Real Madrid's brightest stars ... This criticism comes shortly after Vinicius missed out on the 2024 Ballon d’Or, a loss that surprised many as he was widely seen as a top contender. Manchester City’s Rodri claimed the award ...

Vinícius Júnior sent the Santiago Bernabéu to its feet in the 34th minute when he opened the scoring for Real Madrid. The Brazilian received the ball from Jude Bellingham on the left wing and then took it himself into the box, dancing between three defenders before burying a right-footed strike into the back of the net.

The controversy surrounding Vinicius Junior's Ballon d'Or snub raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the selection process, as well as the potential influence of external factors beyond individual merit.